| 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 | $169.68 | 5.708% | $179.3653 | $179.37 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.35 | 12.755% | $95.1088 | $95.11 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.94 | 13.518% | $208.805 | $208.81 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.74 | 8.153% | $121.9317 | $121.93 | $121.95 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.81 | 11.355% | $131.1873 | $131.19 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.55 | 12.113% | $26.4026 | $26.40 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.94 | 10.721% | $99.5825 | $99.58 | $99.60 | $99.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.01 | $862.3832 | $862.39 | $862.40 | $862.40 | |