| 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 | $170.45 | 5.329% | $179.5333 | $179.53 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.97 | 3.610% | $92.1818 | $92.18 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.25 | 10.735% | $13.565 | $13.57 | $13.55 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.45 | 9.187% | $272.367 | $272.37 | $272.35 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.80 | 8.753% | $243.3892 | $243.39 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.49 | 5.566% | $42.7437 | $42.74 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.37 | 8.725% | $247.208 | $247.21 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.78 | $1,090.9880 | $1,090.99 | $1,091.00 | $1,091.00 | |