| 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 | $165.30 | 8.312% | $179.0397 | $179.04 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.97 | 6.451% | $63.8387 | $63.84 | $63.85 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.87 | 3.523% | $76.4724 | $76.47 | $76.45 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.75 | 12.646% | $29.0063 | $29.01 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.26 | 7.197% | $82.8204 | $82.82 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.34 | 4.196% | $57.6621 | $57.66 | $57.65 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.31 | 11.350% | $162.9162 | $162.92 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $603.80 | $651.7558 | $651.76 | $651.70 | $651.70 | |