| 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 | $170.97 | 5.327% | $180.0776 | $180.08 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.68 | 12.122% | $48.9749 | $48.97 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.48 | 10.138% | $123.8832 | $123.88 | $123.90 | $123.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.41 | 13.534% | $270.6764 | $270.68 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.50 | 7.808% | $10.2418 | $10.24 | $10.25 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.71 | 4.103% | $172.5091 | $172.51 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.31 | 6.109% | $73.5441 | $73.54 | $73.55 | $73.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.06 | $879.9071 | $879.90 | $879.95 | $879.90 | |