| 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 | $170.75 | 5.340% | $179.8681 | $179.87 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.41 | 3.432% | $56.2774 | $56.28 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.71 | 11.857% | $277.081 | $277.08 | $277.10 | $277.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.40 | 13.483% | $53.7909 | $53.79 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.69 | 10.188% | $211.2194 | $211.22 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.89 | 5.649% | $175.2611 | $175.26 | $175.25 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.52 | 12.758% | $279.0986 | $279.10 | $279.10 | $279.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.37 | $1,232.5965 | $1,232.60 | $1,232.60 | $1,232.70 | |