| 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 | $170.30 | 5.308% | $179.3395 | $179.34 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.29 | 13.214% | $19.5747 | $19.57 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.65 | 9.490% | $12.7556 | $12.76 | $12.75 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.57 | 4.713% | $55.0476 | $55.05 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.88 | 4.556% | $21.8313 | $21.83 | $21.85 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.35 | 9.328% | $266.0497 | $266.05 | $266.05 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.71 | 3.532% | $257.4944 | $257.49 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.75 | $812.0928 | $812.09 | $812.10 | $812.00 | |