| 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 | 5.503% | $179.8088 | $179.81 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.68 | 8.810% | $11.6209 | $11.62 | $11.60 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.75 | 3.741% | $249.7565 | $249.76 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.87 | 11.860% | $41.2428 | $41.24 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.97 | 10.324% | $93.7423 | $93.74 | $93.75 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.73 | 6.546% | $109.4547 | $109.45 | $109.45 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.50 | 10.441% | $30.3713 | $30.37 | $30.35 | $30.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $673.93 | $715.9973 | $715.99 | $715.95 | $716.00 | |