| 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 | $169.64 | 5.845% | $179.5555 | $179.56 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.88 | 12.288% | $50.3949 | $50.39 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.60 | 10.180% | $115.2483 | $115.25 | $115.25 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.92 | 12.482% | $257.4938 | $257.49 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.93 | 12.240% | $11.1454 | $11.15 | $11.15 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.99 | 11.196% | $120.0806 | $120.08 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.31 | 12.577% | $152.3279 | $152.33 | $152.35 | $152.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.27 | $886.2464 | $886.25 | $886.30 | $886.20 | |