| 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 | $174.39 | 3.253% | $180.0629 | $180.06 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.47 | 5.484% | $54.2926 | $54.29 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.38 | 13.748% | $159.6794 | $159.68 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.25 | 5.547% | $178.6383 | $178.64 | $178.65 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.68 | 7.635% | $86.8399 | $86.84 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.99 | 13.709% | $57.9802 | $57.98 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.42 | 4.278% | $182.9245 | $182.92 | $182.90 | $182.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.58 | $900.4178 | $900.41 | $900.45 | $900.40 | |