| 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 | $169.70 | 5.833% | $179.5986 | $179.60 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.61 | 8.750% | $110.5009 | $110.50 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.75 | 9.599% | $258.3796 | $258.38 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.71 | 12.818% | $50.4409 | $50.44 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.40 | 5.583% | $127.1219 | $127.12 | $127.10 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.68 | 12.283% | $145.6086 | $145.61 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.95 | 11.671% | $278.005 | $278.01 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.80 | $1,149.6555 | $1,149.66 | $1,149.65 | $1,149.60 | |