| 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 | $171.40 | 5.189% | $180.2939 | $180.29 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.44 | 4.351% | $49.5041 | $49.50 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.74 | 6.648% | $95.7059 | $95.71 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.27 | 7.670% | $163.9491 | $163.95 | $163.95 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.79 | 9.575% | $102.7704 | $102.77 | $102.75 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.60 | 12.235% | $89.3391 | $89.34 | $89.35 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.43 | 10.690% | $270.5596 | $270.56 | $270.55 | $270.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.67 | $952.1221 | $952.12 | $952.10 | $952.10 | |