| 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 | $170.47 | 5.260% | $179.4367 | $179.44 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.27 | 12.826% | $73.6415 | $73.64 | $73.65 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.81 | 7.223% | $241.048 | $241.05 | $241.05 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.30 | 11.417% | $74.9836 | $74.98 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.54 | 7.584% | $22.0978 | $22.10 | $22.10 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.35 | 8.235% | $154.0725 | $154.07 | $154.05 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.26 | 13.143% | $148.5115 | $148.51 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.00 | $893.7916 | $893.79 | $893.80 | $893.70 | |