| 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 | $170.43 | 5.525% | $179.8463 | $179.85 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.92 | 12.208% | $167.1002 | $167.10 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.71 | 8.550% | $100.6367 | $100.64 | $100.65 | $100.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.81 | 11.110% | $138.6764 | $138.68 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.59 | 3.196% | $138.8915 | $138.89 | $138.90 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.93 | 4.867% | $16.7053 | $16.71 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.36 | 4.429% | $84.9634 | $84.96 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.75 | $826.8198 | $826.83 | $826.85 | $826.80 | |