| 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 | $169.98 | 5.337% | $179.0518 | $179.05 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.37 | 5.207% | $62.4614 | $62.46 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.69 | 7.874% | $89.201 | $89.20 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.84 | 12.234% | $40.2247 | $40.22 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.26 | 8.245% | $158.3191 | $158.32 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.59 | 6.699% | $57.18 | $57.18 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.90 | 4.861% | $115.2422 | $115.24 | $115.25 | $115.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $657.63 | $701.6802 | $701.67 | $701.65 | $701.70 | |