| 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 | $171.30 | 5.556% | $180.8174 | $180.82 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.80 | 3.536% | $217.2185 | $217.22 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.31 | 10.563% | $176.1379 | $176.14 | $176.15 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.74 | 10.857% | $20.7746 | $20.77 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.34 | 11.536% | $149.8375 | $149.84 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.74 | 3.614% | $5.9474 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.35 | 12.800% | $39.8748 | $39.87 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.58 | $790.6081 | $790.61 | $790.55 | $790.50 | |