| 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 | $170.97 | 5.230% | $179.9117 | $179.91 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.68 | 7.717% | $192.4687 | $192.47 | $192.45 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.39 | 13.779% | $6.1327 | $6.13 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.65 | 5.117% | $166.7681 | $166.77 | $166.75 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.60 | 5.792% | $112.7743 | $112.77 | $112.75 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.47 | 10.840% | $81.4341 | $81.43 | $81.45 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.76 | 11.788% | $130.5237 | $130.52 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.52 | $870.0133 | $870.00 | $869.95 | $870.00 | |