| 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 | $171.51 | 4.766% | $179.6842 | $179.68 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.59 | 8.386% | $26.6521 | $26.65 | $26.65 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.67 | 6.722% | $101.0337 | $101.03 | $101.05 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.26 | 4.456% | $83.8364 | $83.84 | $83.85 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.40 | 8.594% | $217.6224 | $217.62 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.85 | 3.750% | $216.6819 | $216.68 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.45 | 11.508% | $236.8987 | $236.90 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.73 | $1,062.4094 | $1,062.40 | $1,062.45 | $1,062.40 | |