| 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 | $171.62 | 4.790% | $179.8406 | $179.84 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.68 | 12.841% | $110.2231 | $110.22 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.85 | 12.345% | $81.8433 | $81.84 | $81.85 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.45 | 8.115% | $55.6252 | $55.63 | $55.65 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.90 | 4.569% | $123.2869 | $123.29 | $123.30 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.35 | 5.458% | $139.5737 | $139.57 | $139.55 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.65 | 13.837% | $165.8036 | $165.80 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.50 | $856.1964 | $856.19 | $856.20 | $856.10 | |