| 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 | $169.55 | 5.868% | $179.4992 | $179.50 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.60 | 3.148% | $101.7039 | $101.70 | $101.70 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.82 | 6.111% | $144.12 | $144.12 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.84 | 10.705% | $147.0605 | $147.06 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.25 | 5.540% | $206.0669 | $206.07 | $206.05 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.35 | 6.576% | $66.4501 | $66.45 | $66.45 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.93 | 8.656% | $94.4547 | $94.45 | $94.45 | $94.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.34 | $939.3553 | $939.35 | $939.30 | $939.50 | |