| 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 | $161.30 | 5.271% | $169.8021 | $169.80 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.53 | 12.440% | $26.4571 | $26.46 | $26.45 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.47 | 4.355% | $178.9375 | $178.94 | $178.95 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.55 | 13.557% | $284.5171 | $284.52 | $284.50 | $284.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.71 | 6.610% | $179.8617 | $179.86 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.70 | 4.372% | $107.19 | $107.19 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.45 | 4.765% | $32.9486 | $32.95 | $32.95 | $32.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.71 | $979.7141 | $979.72 | $979.70 | $979.70 | |