| 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 | $161.44 | 11.309% | $179.6972 | $179.70 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.59 | 5.554% | $70.2884 | $70.29 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.58 | 3.188% | $23.2999 | $23.30 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.87 | 10.296% | $117.8733 | $117.87 | $117.85 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.92 | 12.531% | $278.9869 | $278.99 | $279.00 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.74 | 8.728% | $168.2457 | $168.25 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.51 | 6.745% | $32.5679 | $32.57 | $32.55 | $32.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.65 | $870.9593 | $870.97 | $870.95 | $871.00 | |