| 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 | $168.95 | 6.703% | $180.2747 | $180.27 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.36 | 9.749% | $95.8767 | $95.88 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.50 | 4.397% | $78.8197 | $78.82 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.84 | 12.791% | $81.0291 | $81.03 | $81.05 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.28 | 13.500% | $15.0728 | $15.07 | $15.05 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.83 | 4.451% | $21.7571 | $21.76 | $21.75 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.25 | 5.635% | $115.4062 | $115.41 | $115.40 | $115.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.01 | $588.2363 | $588.24 | $588.20 | $588.30 | |