| 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 | $171.66 | 5.409% | $180.9451 | $180.95 | $180.95 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.26 | 6.150% | $141.4555 | $141.46 | $141.45 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.37 | 6.857% | $218.3837 | $218.38 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.88 | 11.745% | $170.8358 | $170.84 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.83 | 5.285% | $206.1796 | $206.18 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.88 | 4.856% | $9.3112 | $9.31 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.74 | 3.421% | $52.4758 | $52.48 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.62 | $979.5867 | $979.60 | $979.65 | $979.60 | |