| 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 | $171.35 | 4.493% | $179.0488 | $179.05 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.73 | 13.657% | $62.2045 | $62.20 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.95 | 9.540% | $212.4528 | $212.45 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.25 | 8.558% | $259.725 | $259.73 | $259.75 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.79 | 6.511% | $22.1436 | $22.14 | $22.15 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.38 | 3.454% | $74.88 | $74.88 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.65 | 9.413% | $31.3468 | $31.35 | $31.35 | $31.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.10 | $841.8015 | $841.80 | $841.85 | $841.70 | |