| 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 | $171.39 | 5.385% | $180.6194 | $180.62 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.76 | 12.167% | $8.7042 | $8.70 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.63 | 11.271% | $18.5044 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.69 | 10.494% | $269.2628 | $269.26 | $269.25 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.36 | 3.701% | $117.5555 | $117.56 | $117.55 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.67 | 5.702% | $53.5592 | $53.56 | $53.55 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.69 | 5.375% | $127.1771 | $127.18 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $724.19 | $775.3826 | $775.38 | $775.35 | $775.50 | |