| 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 | $169.71 | 5.678% | $179.3461 | $179.35 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.50 | 12.350% | $29.7728 | $29.77 | $29.75 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.61 | 5.230% | $131.1271 | $131.13 | $131.15 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.70 | 6.281% | $74.0779 | $74.08 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.52 | 6.484% | $62.3144 | $62.31 | $62.30 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.93 | 5.254% | $23.0822 | $23.08 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.44 | 4.223% | $135.9485 | $135.95 | $135.95 | $135.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $601.41 | $635.6690 | $635.67 | $635.70 | $635.60 | |