| 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 | $170.46 | 5.127% | $179.1995 | $179.20 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.96 | 11.318% | $31.1245 | $31.12 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.69 | 9.522% | $226.371 | $226.37 | $226.35 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.35 | 4.183% | $238.9437 | $238.94 | $238.95 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.35 | 10.618% | $33.5726 | $33.57 | $33.55 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.41 | 7.215% | $37.9648 | $37.96 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.43 | 7.580% | $161.8326 | $161.83 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.65 | $909.0087 | $908.99 | $908.95 | $909.00 | |