| 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 | $170.25 | 5.145% | $179.0094 | $179.01 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.48 | 7.393% | $129.3871 | $129.39 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.40 | 8.598% | $22.154 | $22.15 | $22.15 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.95 | 8.762% | $142.4238 | $142.42 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.75 | 11.389% | $209.1328 | $209.13 | $209.15 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.63 | 13.368% | $192.3061 | $192.31 | $192.30 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.66 | 13.213% | $15.4649 | $15.46 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.12 | $889.8781 | $889.87 | $889.85 | $889.90 | |