| 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 | $170.65 | 5.476% | $179.9948 | $179.99 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.85 | 13.156% | $79.0395 | $79.04 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.63 | 7.352% | $269.0563 | $269.06 | $269.05 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.47 | 11.562% | $110.9707 | $110.97 | $110.95 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.64 | 6.770% | $214.2233 | $214.22 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.70 | 6.600% | $132.9302 | $132.93 | $132.95 | $132.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.78 | 11.504% | $197.1168 | $197.12 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.72 | $1,183.3316 | $1,183.33 | $1,183.30 | $1,183.30 | |