| 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 | $168.88 | 6.473% | $179.8116 | $179.81 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.92 | 8.791% | $12.9679 | $12.97 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.74 | 3.450% | $100.0775 | $100.08 | $100.10 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.52 | 4.217% | $39.1022 | $39.10 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.91 | 6.166% | $248.3329 | $248.33 | $248.35 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.89 | 5.124% | $83.9836 | $83.98 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.89 | 12.537% | $16.7568 | $16.76 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $643.75 | $681.0325 | $681.03 | $681.05 | $681.10 | |