| 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 | $170.33 | 5.234% | $179.2451 | $179.25 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.91 | 13.146% | $118.7015 | $118.70 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.52 | 12.356% | $11.8199 | $11.82 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.52 | 3.818% | $86.7088 | $86.71 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.38 | 12.603% | $138.9296 | $138.93 | $138.95 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.90 | 7.591% | $56.9156 | $56.92 | $56.90 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.67 | 5.347% | $93.4112 | $93.41 | $93.40 | $93.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $634.23 | $685.7317 | $685.74 | $685.70 | $685.60 | |