| 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 | 5.500% | $179.3078 | $179.31 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.70 | 6.677% | $165.0293 | $165.03 | $165.05 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.52 | 3.619% | $5.7198 | $5.72 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.84 | 11.109% | $202.0406 | $202.04 | $202.05 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.67 | 11.388% | $114.3621 | $114.36 | $114.35 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.39 | 3.162% | $109.7541 | $109.75 | $109.75 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.73 | 13.151% | $58.533 | $58.53 | $58.55 | $58.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.81 | $834.7467 | $834.74 | $834.75 | $834.70 | |