| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $169.92 | 5.590% | $179.4185 | $179.42 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.36 | 12.735% | $179.6545 | $179.65 | $179.65 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.37 | 10.481% | $97.6321 | $97.63 | $97.65 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.32 | 7.246% | $70.0531 | $70.05 | $70.05 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.52 | 3.635% | $171.5367 | $171.54 | $171.55 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.36 | 13.267% | $272.2486 | $272.25 | $272.25 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.99 | 12.729% | $16.8981 | $16.90 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.84 | $987.4416 | $987.44 | $987.45 | $987.40 | |