| 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 | $169.99 | 6.337% | $180.7623 | $180.76 | $180.75 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.50 | 10.449% | $221.4502 | $221.45 | $221.45 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.27 | 4.604% | $75.5973 | $75.60 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.37 | 7.759% | $88.7611 | $88.76 | $88.75 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.62 | 12.517% | $160.4717 | $160.47 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.52 | 11.848% | $47.5578 | $47.56 | $47.55 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.54 | 4.784% | $29.9054 | $29.91 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $738.81 | $804.5058 | $804.51 | $804.45 | $804.70 | |