| 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 | $170.69 | 5.158% | $179.4942 | $179.49 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.93 | 5.816% | $158.6499 | $158.65 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.91 | 7.328% | $202.7533 | $202.75 | $202.75 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.37 | 8.130% | $164.7577 | $164.76 | $164.75 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.65 | 5.123% | $70.0645 | $70.06 | $70.05 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.27 | 5.163% | $193.7839 | $193.78 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.42 | 6.644% | $240.3969 | $240.40 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.24 | $1,209.9004 | $1,209.89 | $1,209.90 | $1,210.00 | |