| 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 | $169.82 | 5.859% | $179.7698 | $179.77 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.48 | 7.844% | $36.1062 | $36.11 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.47 | 6.122% | $57.8047 | $57.80 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.84 | 8.464% | $81.1745 | $81.17 | $81.15 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.93 | 5.499% | $31.5759 | $31.58 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.96 | 11.733% | $81.5204 | $81.52 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.96 | 4.151% | $85.3622 | $85.36 | $85.35 | $85.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $517.46 | $553.3137 | $553.31 | $553.25 | $553.40 | |