| 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 | $170.69 | 5.363% | $179.8441 | $179.84 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.74 | 3.388% | $55.5607 | $55.56 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.84 | 3.448% | $54.6619 | $54.66 | $54.65 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.99 | 4.451% | $89.8174 | $89.82 | $89.80 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.97 | 8.203% | $49.7409 | $49.74 | $49.75 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.86 | 5.271% | $187.235 | $187.24 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.34 | 8.580% | $104.606 | $104.61 | $104.60 | $104.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $683.43 | $721.4660 | $721.47 | $721.45 | $721.40 | |