| 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 | $167.34 | 7.870% | $180.5097 | $180.51 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.45 | 5.805% | $125.326 | $125.33 | $125.35 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.50 | 4.348% | $109.0437 | $109.04 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.40 | 10.367% | $39.0699 | $39.07 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.84 | 6.338% | $182.7312 | $182.73 | $182.75 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.53 | 3.829% | $41.0436 | $41.04 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.81 | 8.634% | $182.2987 | $182.30 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.87 | $860.0228 | $860.02 | $860.05 | $859.90 | |