| 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 | $171.30 | 5.314% | $180.4029 | $180.40 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.84 | 4.842% | $188.5479 | $188.55 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.32 | 5.176% | $16.113 | $16.11 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.66 | 13.200% | $143.3791 | $143.38 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.44 | 3.282% | $16.9796 | $16.98 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.58 | 7.640% | $50.1387 | $50.14 | $50.15 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.88 | 4.839% | $146.6488 | $146.65 | $146.65 | $146.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $696.02 | $742.2100 | $742.21 | $742.25 | $742.10 | |