| 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 | $171.32 | 5.337% | $180.4633 | $180.46 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.70 | 7.832% | $102.1169 | $102.12 | $102.10 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.96 | 9.755% | $68.0042 | $68.00 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.30 | 5.319% | $9.7947 | $9.79 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.59 | 10.637% | $200.9057 | $200.91 | $200.90 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.31 | 7.113% | $18.5413 | $18.54 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.54 | 13.349% | $196.7059 | $196.71 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.72 | $776.5320 | $776.53 | $776.50 | $776.50 | |