| 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 | $170.87 | 5.571% | $180.3892 | $180.39 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.67 | 3.572% | $28.6584 | $28.66 | $28.65 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.55 | 13.569% | $34.6953 | $34.70 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.35 | 3.539% | $204.3342 | $204.33 | $204.35 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.77 | 7.539% | $225.5846 | $225.58 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.62 | 5.455% | $187.3092 | $187.31 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.40 | 8.351% | $179.2126 | $179.21 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.23 | $1,040.1835 | $1,040.18 | $1,040.20 | $1,040.20 | |