| 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 | $170.79 | 5.693% | $180.5131 | $180.51 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.43 | 10.697% | $7.1178 | $7.12 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.78 | 13.513% | $129.1551 | $129.16 | $129.15 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.88 | 8.334% | $156.9543 | $156.95 | $156.95 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.58 | 12.295% | $236.4708 | $236.47 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.89 | 3.653% | $104.5755 | $104.58 | $104.60 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.55 | 8.806% | $150.7507 | $150.75 | $150.75 | $150.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.90 | $965.5373 | $965.54 | $965.50 | $965.70 | |