| 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 | $169.75 | 5.528% | $179.1338 | $179.13 | $179.15 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.28 | 5.780% | $200.2204 | $200.22 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.81 | 11.153% | $75.3728 | $75.37 | $75.35 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.85 | 12.409% | $159.4522 | $159.45 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.42 | 9.790% | $164.0482 | $164.05 | $164.05 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.37 | 8.331% | $206.2297 | $206.23 | $206.25 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.45 | 10.426% | $24.7906 | $24.79 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.93 | $1,009.2477 | $1,009.24 | $1,009.25 | $1,009.20 | |