| 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 | $170.43 | 5.638% | $180.0388 | $180.04 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.94 | 7.338% | $39.6507 | $39.65 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.53 | 12.845% | $145.0397 | $145.04 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.63 | 8.746% | $47.4459 | $47.45 | $47.45 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.56 | 7.127% | $230.923 | $230.92 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.60 | 7.291% | $41.4143 | $41.41 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.65 | 9.367% | $173.5107 | $173.51 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.34 | $858.0231 | $858.02 | $858.00 | $857.90 | |