| 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 | $170.33 | 5.181% | $179.1548 | $179.15 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.47 | 5.785% | $147.5383 | $147.54 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.92 | 10.731% | $142.7544 | $142.75 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.32 | 13.473% | $102.4888 | $102.49 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.29 | 9.836% | $149.6955 | $149.70 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.61 | 13.151% | $31.241 | $31.24 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.86 | 7.649% | $136.5635 | $136.56 | $136.55 | $136.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.80 | $889.4363 | $889.43 | $889.45 | $889.50 | |