| 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 | $161.25 | 5.725% | $170.4816 | $170.48 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.41 | 6.273% | $80.1405 | $80.14 | $80.15 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.57 | 3.274% | $34.6691 | $34.67 | $34.65 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.60 | 4.309% | $90.3316 | $90.33 | $90.35 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.87 | 6.595% | $118.1819 | $118.18 | $118.20 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.86 | 6.121% | $29.5653 | $29.57 | $29.55 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.93 | 4.226% | $229.2242 | $229.22 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $715.49 | $752.5942 | $752.59 | $752.60 | $752.60 | |