| 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 | $174.30 | 3.180% | $179.8427 | $179.84 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.77 | 6.207% | $65.6041 | $65.60 | $65.60 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.90 | 6.446% | $24.3761 | $24.38 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.45 | 10.233% | $111.8314 | $111.83 | $111.85 | $111.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.61 | 9.168% | $197.1683 | $197.17 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.95 | 13.137% | $180.9626 | $180.96 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.72 | 6.246% | $52.8255 | $52.83 | $52.85 | $52.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.70 | $812.6107 | $812.61 | $812.65 | $812.60 | |