| 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 | $173.32 | 4.351% | $180.8612 | $180.86 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.80 | 3.806% | $61.0379 | $61.04 | $61.05 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.53 | 9.168% | $42.0624 | $42.06 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.25 | 12.327% | $241.7839 | $241.78 | $241.80 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.68 | 12.537% | $6.3921 | $6.39 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.44 | 9.800% | $98.2051 | $98.21 | $98.20 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.82 | 12.703% | $40.3702 | $40.37 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $616.84 | $670.7128 | $670.71 | $670.70 | $670.80 | |