| 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 | $170.78 | 5.304% | $179.8382 | $179.84 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.44 | 12.103% | $63.2709 | $63.27 | $63.25 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.99 | 4.444% | $209.922 | $209.92 | $209.90 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.74 | 3.342% | $56.5694 | $56.57 | $56.55 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.52 | 10.106% | $129.3966 | $129.40 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.58 | 7.611% | $87.7891 | $87.79 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.72 | 10.289% | $197.1085 | $197.11 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.77 | $923.8947 | $923.90 | $923.85 | $923.90 | |