| 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 | $169.65 | 5.527% | $179.0266 | $179.03 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.25 | 12.325% | $29.4853 | $29.49 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.46 | 5.428% | $163.8984 | $163.90 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.91 | 11.110% | $19.8998 | $19.90 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.55 | 6.210% | $42.0061 | $42.01 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.68 | 5.415% | $98.7528 | $98.75 | $98.75 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.95 | 5.828% | $103.6585 | $103.66 | $103.65 | $103.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $600.45 | $636.7275 | $636.74 | $636.75 | $636.80 | |