| 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 | $169.84 | 5.404% | $179.0182 | $179.02 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.54 | 7.175% | $192.422 | $192.42 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.92 | 3.649% | $16.5009 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.94 | 6.388% | $48.8746 | $48.87 | $48.85 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.82 | 6.293% | $16.8156 | $16.82 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.30 | 13.813% | $60.6623 | $60.66 | $60.65 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.60 | 5.528% | $31.2363 | $31.24 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $509.96 | $545.5299 | $545.53 | $545.45 | $545.50 | |