| 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 | $172.56 | 4.189% | $179.7885 | $179.79 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.81 | 13.858% | $49.8812 | $49.88 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.36 | 8.777% | $23.2348 | $23.23 | $23.25 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.48 | 11.679% | $211.6094 | $211.61 | $211.60 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.87 | 12.871% | $6.6255 | $6.63 | $6.65 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.69 | 6.383% | $66.6915 | $66.69 | $66.70 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.53 | 3.530% | $184.8321 | $184.83 | $184.85 | $184.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $674.30 | $722.6630 | $722.66 | $722.75 | $722.60 | |