| 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 | $170.69 | 5.350% | $179.8219 | $179.82 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.77 | 10.760% | $99.4293 | $99.43 | $99.45 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.64 | 9.765% | $79.7333 | $79.73 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.87 | 5.273% | $224.0946 | $224.09 | $224.10 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.85 | 10.345% | $208.3865 | $208.39 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.62 | 11.157% | $125.185 | $125.19 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.68 | 4.298% | $186.3597 | $186.36 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.12 | $1,103.0103 | $1,103.01 | $1,103.05 | $1,103.00 | |