| 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 | $170.50 | 5.406% | $179.7172 | $179.72 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.83 | 9.144% | $6.3631 | $6.36 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.40 | 3.122% | $23.0993 | $23.10 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.47 | 6.139% | $35.5247 | $35.52 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.87 | 13.590% | $36.2011 | $36.20 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.56 | 13.407% | $17.6461 | $17.65 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.89 | 9.273% | $252.3004 | $252.30 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $510.52 | $550.8519 | $550.85 | $550.80 | $550.80 | |