| 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 | $169.80 | 5.734% | $179.5363 | $179.54 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.91 | 13.263% | $72.3864 | $72.39 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.38 | 12.520% | $17.3056 | $17.31 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.58 | 10.250% | $96.557 | $96.56 | $96.55 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.52 | 13.673% | $214.2963 | $214.30 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.99 | 11.107% | $41.0985 | $41.10 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.97 | 8.726% | $28.2361 | $28.24 | $28.25 | $28.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $588.15 | $649.4162 | $649.44 | $649.45 | $649.40 | |