| 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 | $170.67 | 5.684% | $180.3709 | $180.37 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.44 | 13.120% | $250.4929 | $250.49 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.30 | 5.180% | $6.6263 | $6.63 | $6.65 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.80 | 7.363% | $139.3572 | $139.36 | $139.35 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.37 | 7.476% | $39.089 | $39.09 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.62 | 11.506% | $76.5154 | $76.52 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.86 | 3.690% | $178.2016 | $178.20 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.06 | $870.6533 | $870.66 | $870.65 | $870.70 | |