| 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 | $170.37 | 5.719% | $180.1135 | $180.11 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.63 | 8.201% | $107.8007 | $107.80 | $107.80 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.84 | 6.828% | $256.2163 | $256.22 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.70 | 10.141% | $78.9711 | $78.97 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.33 | 8.594% | $216.4604 | $216.46 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.69 | 13.163% | $280.2934 | $280.29 | $280.30 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.40 | 12.614% | $60.1359 | $60.14 | $60.15 | $60.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.96 | $1,179.9913 | $1,179.99 | $1,179.95 | $1,180.00 | |