| 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 | $163.38 | 5.135% | $171.7696 | $171.77 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.99 | 5.665% | $48.5953 | $48.60 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.50 | 10.221% | $96.4434 | $96.44 | $96.45 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.27 | 4.765% | $119.715 | $119.72 | $119.70 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.85 | 12.343% | $89.7059 | $89.71 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.56 | 8.470% | $80.8752 | $80.88 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.44 | 8.872% | $272.659 | $272.66 | $272.65 | $272.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.99 | $879.7634 | $879.78 | $879.75 | $879.80 | |