| 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 | $170.53 | 5.349% | $179.6516 | $179.65 | $179.65 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.30 | 8.456% | $261.7043 | $261.70 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.98 | 10.765% | $14.3773 | $14.38 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.77 | 6.355% | $89.0936 | $89.09 | $89.10 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.95 | 9.191% | $149.5371 | $149.54 | $149.55 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.48 | 5.485% | $56.4134 | $56.41 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.76 | 13.527% | $223.3757 | $223.38 | $223.40 | $223.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.77 | $974.1530 | $974.15 | $974.20 | $974.20 | |