| 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 | $170.73 | 5.705% | $180.4701 | $180.47 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.80 | 12.683% | $230.7748 | $230.77 | $230.75 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.26 | 9.737% | $94.6591 | $94.66 | $94.65 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.43 | 12.168% | $43.1062 | $43.11 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.38 | 4.866% | $58.0748 | $58.07 | $58.05 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.58 | 4.140% | $151.607 | $151.61 | $151.60 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.54 | 6.366% | $75.0306 | $75.03 | $75.05 | $75.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.72 | $833.7226 | $833.72 | $833.65 | $833.80 | |