| 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 | $170.76 | 5.669% | $180.4404 | $180.44 | $180.45 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.29 | 12.622% | $261.6096 | $261.61 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.34 | 11.129% | $263.7536 | $263.75 | $263.75 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.59 | 5.553% | $198.0069 | $198.01 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.97 | 6.766% | $99.2604 | $99.26 | $99.25 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.62 | 6.765% | $128.7799 | $128.78 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.81 | 12.656% | $7.6719 | $7.67 | $7.65 | $7.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.38 | $1,139.5227 | $1,139.52 | $1,139.50 | $1,139.60 | |