| 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 | $170.43 | 5.685% | $180.1189 | $180.12 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.34 | 9.332% | $207.0092 | $207.01 | $207.00 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.69 | 8.370% | $92.8623 | $92.86 | $92.85 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.37 | 11.645% | $67.4001 | $67.40 | $67.40 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.34 | 11.652% | $87.4682 | $87.47 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.54 | 5.706% | $37.5679 | $37.57 | $37.55 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.79 | 4.249% | $122.7949 | $122.79 | $122.80 | $122.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.50 | $795.2215 | $795.22 | $795.15 | $795.30 | |