| 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 | $169.35 | 5.851% | $179.2587 | $179.26 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.42 | 10.858% | $19.3115 | $19.31 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.77 | 8.274% | $243.3675 | $243.37 | $243.35 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.54 | 9.786% | $182.8376 | $182.84 | $182.85 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.59 | 3.230% | $38.8042 | $38.80 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.62 | 11.852% | $64.4491 | $64.45 | $64.45 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.73 | 9.402% | $176.9359 | $176.94 | $176.95 | $176.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.02 | $904.9645 | $904.97 | $904.95 | $904.90 | |