| 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 | $169.90 | 5.751% | $179.6709 | $179.67 | $179.65 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.60 | 13.514% | $63.1138 | $63.11 | $63.10 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.25 | 4.397% | $235.1542 | $235.15 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.48 | 8.495% | $129.6298 | $129.63 | $129.65 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.58 | 6.293% | $97.3431 | $97.34 | $97.35 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.97 | 7.806% | $232.8286 | $232.83 | $232.85 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.90 | 12.267% | $42.5492 | $42.55 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.68 | $980.2896 | $980.28 | $980.30 | $980.20 | |