| 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 | $170.82 | 5.283% | $179.8444 | $179.84 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.26 | 8.364% | $206.1733 | $206.17 | $206.15 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.93 | 5.755% | $246.3351 | $246.34 | $246.35 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.46 | 11.373% | $89.6107 | $89.61 | $89.60 | $89.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.50 | 4.757% | $16.2373 | $16.24 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.72 | 10.571% | $38.3903 | $38.39 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.59 | 8.217% | $94.7873 | $94.79 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.28 | $871.3784 | $871.38 | $871.40 | $871.30 | |