| 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 | $169.61 | 5.103% | $178.2652 | $178.27 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.45 | 13.432% | $88.9874 | $88.99 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.82 | 12.361% | $21.1463 | $21.15 | $21.15 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.69 | 7.270% | $129.4642 | $129.46 | $129.45 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.61 | 4.718% | $22.6296 | $22.63 | $22.65 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.52 | 3.595% | $125.8886 | $125.89 | $125.90 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.47 | 9.520% | $71.7027 | $71.70 | $71.70 | $71.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $596.17 | $638.0840 | $638.09 | $638.10 | $638.10 | |