| 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 | $170.65 | 5.751% | $180.4641 | $180.46 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.48 | 11.630% | $166.8645 | $166.86 | $166.85 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.83 | 10.847% | $69.6452 | $69.65 | $69.65 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.65 | 12.262% | $230.8668 | $230.87 | $230.85 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.28 | 8.707% | $16.6104 | $16.61 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.40 | 7.211% | $85.1255 | $85.13 | $85.15 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.26 | 4.682% | $188.6998 | $188.70 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.55 | $938.2763 | $938.28 | $938.25 | $938.30 | |