| 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 | $170.85 | 5.706% | $180.5987 | $180.60 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.87 | 12.695% | $58.4549 | $58.45 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.49 | 4.484% | $45.4401 | $45.44 | $45.45 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.99 | 12.758% | $171.3809 | $171.38 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.58 | 10.709% | $272.9863 | $272.99 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.99 | 5.753% | $58.1536 | $58.15 | $58.15 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.43 | 11.272% | $202.9935 | $202.99 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.20 | $990.0080 | $990.00 | $990.05 | $990.10 | |