| 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 | $170.51 | 5.116% | $179.2333 | $179.23 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.88 | 5.720% | $19.9599 | $19.96 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.99 | 4.672% | $223.9876 | $223.99 | $224.00 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.74 | 9.292% | $220.4857 | $220.49 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.96 | 3.325% | $82.6187 | $82.62 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.78 | 6.255% | $208.026 | $208.03 | $208.05 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.79 | 6.501% | $155.2678 | $155.27 | $155.25 | $155.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.65 | $1,089.5790 | $1,089.59 | $1,089.60 | $1,089.60 | |