| 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 | $170.73 | 5.231% | $179.6609 | $179.66 | $179.65 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.62 | 5.294% | $78.5704 | $78.57 | $78.55 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.37 | 7.781% | $106.0242 | $106.02 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.25 | 12.124% | $32.7963 | $32.80 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.99 | 9.640% | $269.7034 | $269.70 | $269.70 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.84 | 12.842% | $156.6698 | $156.67 | $156.65 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.92 | 12.526% | $111.3107 | $111.31 | $111.30 | $111.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $856.72 | $934.7357 | $934.73 | $934.65 | $934.80 | |