| 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 | $159.41 | 12.569% | $179.4462 | $179.45 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.40 | 5.663% | $68.047 | $68.05 | $68.05 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.94 | 3.544% | $69.3124 | $69.31 | $69.30 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.39 | 9.801% | $78.3869 | $78.39 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.41 | 3.864% | $28.4691 | $28.47 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.67 | 3.563% | $103.2212 | $103.22 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.73 | 9.820% | $60.1045 | $60.10 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $543.95 | $586.9873 | $586.99 | $586.95 | $586.90 | |