| 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 | $172.62 | 4.532% | $180.4431 | $180.44 | $180.45 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.36 | 9.535% | $150.4573 | $150.46 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.74 | 4.513% | $26.9016 | $26.90 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.99 | 11.701% | $67.0094 | $67.01 | $67.00 | $67.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.95 | 5.656% | $96.0941 | $96.09 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.48 | 3.832% | $45.1462 | $45.15 | $45.15 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.98 | 10.315% | $231.6394 | $231.64 | $231.65 | $231.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.12 | $797.6911 | $797.69 | $797.70 | $797.60 | |