| 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 | $172.51 | 4.314% | $179.9521 | $179.95 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.63 | 8.580% | $61.4889 | $61.49 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.86 | 11.436% | $12.1019 | $12.10 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.47 | 9.256% | $10.3465 | $10.35 | $10.35 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.41 | 8.427% | $130.557 | $130.56 | $130.55 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.54 | 5.134% | $69.9562 | $69.96 | $69.95 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.66 | 9.702% | $143.3366 | $143.34 | $143.35 | $143.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $567.08 | $607.7392 | $607.75 | $607.75 | $607.80 | |