| 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 | $170.86 | 5.646% | $180.5068 | $180.51 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.64 | 13.267% | $141.176 | $141.18 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.97 | 12.530% | $148.5058 | $148.51 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.96 | 10.652% | $136.0577 | $136.06 | $136.05 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.64 | 9.163% | $115.3198 | $115.32 | $115.30 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.45 | 8.220% | $61.0902 | $61.09 | $61.10 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.48 | 11.625% | $133.3696 | $133.37 | $133.35 | $133.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.00 | $916.0259 | $916.04 | $916.00 | $916.10 | |