| 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 | $170.75 | 5.274% | $179.7554 | $179.76 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.81 | 6.169% | $38.0191 | $38.02 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.42 | 5.166% | $110.866 | $110.87 | $110.85 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.97 | 6.633% | $34.0906 | $34.09 | $34.10 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.81 | 4.420% | $103.1774 | $103.18 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.96 | 7.539% | $109.6468 | $109.65 | $109.65 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.26 | 13.275% | $280.0838 | $280.08 | $280.10 | $280.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.98 | $855.6391 | $855.65 | $855.65 | $855.70 | |