| 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 | $170.64 | 5.349% | $179.7675 | $179.77 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.78 | 13.140% | $129.8621 | $129.86 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.61 | 13.316% | $260.1849 | $260.18 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.84 | 12.129% | $280.1431 | $280.14 | $280.15 | $280.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.66 | 11.368% | $58.6464 | $58.65 | $58.65 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.35 | 8.180% | $68.532 | $68.53 | $68.55 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.73 | 6.351% | $212.4149 | $212.41 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.61 | $1,189.5509 | $1,189.54 | $1,189.55 | $1,189.50 | |