| 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 | $169.96 | 5.640% | $179.5457 | $179.55 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.64 | 7.458% | $118.8915 | $118.89 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.98 | 12.705% | $60.8382 | $60.84 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.96 | 5.284% | $94.7135 | $94.71 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.80 | 9.224% | $147.234 | $147.23 | $147.25 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.85 | 5.576% | $31.5144 | $31.51 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.78 | 12.380% | $260.4744 | $260.47 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.97 | $893.2117 | $893.20 | $893.20 | $893.10 | |