| 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 | $172.59 | 4.191% | $179.8232 | $179.82 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.90 | 3.558% | $151.0911 | $151.09 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.69 | 9.551% | $52.2449 | $52.24 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.31 | 13.109% | $265.0257 | $265.03 | $265.05 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.44 | 3.583% | $9.7782 | $9.78 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.69 | 5.333% | $17.5801 | $17.58 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.45 | 7.683% | $121.0895 | $121.09 | $121.10 | $121.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.07 | $796.6327 | $796.63 | $796.70 | $796.60 | |