| 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 | $169.30 | 5.816% | $179.1465 | $179.15 | $179.15 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.31 | 6.687% | $251.0452 | $251.05 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.64 | 7.504% | $8.2133 | $8.21 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.47 | 4.813% | $209.0705 | $209.07 | $209.05 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.73 | 12.158% | $108.4904 | $108.49 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.45 | 5.719% | $38.5346 | $38.53 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.81 | 5.373% | $155.7518 | $155.75 | $155.75 | $155.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.71 | $950.2523 | $950.25 | $950.25 | $950.20 | |