| 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 | $169.77 | 5.768% | $179.5623 | $179.56 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.84 | 6.500% | $136.1496 | $136.15 | $136.15 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.69 | 5.742% | $50.4284 | $50.43 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.87 | 10.351% | $57.2391 | $57.24 | $57.25 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.87 | 10.283% | $57.2038 | $57.20 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.28 | 9.812% | $46.4285 | $46.43 | $46.45 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.48 | 4.263% | $145.426 | $145.43 | $145.45 | $145.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $630.80 | $672.4377 | $672.44 | $672.50 | $672.30 | |