| 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 | $168.60 | 6.184% | $179.0262 | $179.03 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.45 | 6.568% | $69.7488 | $69.75 | $69.75 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.81 | 13.393% | $70.0882 | $70.09 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.37 | 4.654% | $229.5795 | $229.58 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.46 | 11.239% | $61.6931 | $61.69 | $61.70 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.42 | 3.666% | $65.745 | $65.75 | $65.75 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.68 | 5.589% | $260.4669 | $260.47 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.79 | $936.3477 | $936.36 | $936.40 | $936.30 | |