| 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 | $170.83 | 4.435% | $178.4063 | $178.41 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.95 | 7.402% | $51.4993 | $51.50 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.81 | 12.672% | $260.0582 | $260.06 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.67 | 6.559% | $80.6332 | $80.63 | $80.65 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.67 | 4.625% | $250.7547 | $250.75 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.36 | 4.441% | $31.7083 | $31.71 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.59 | 9.164% | $126.1827 | $126.18 | $126.20 | $126.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.88 | $979.2427 | $979.24 | $979.25 | $979.30 | |