| 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 | $170.99 | 5.504% | $180.4013 | $180.40 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.28 | 4.509% | $96.4409 | $96.44 | $96.45 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.37 | 9.520% | $180.018 | $180.02 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.36 | 11.242% | $9.2998 | $9.30 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.88 | 4.159% | $32.1643 | $32.16 | $32.15 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.61 | 5.160% | $119.4723 | $119.47 | $119.45 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.49 | 5.212% | $220.4086 | $220.41 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.98 | $838.2052 | $838.20 | $838.15 | $838.20 | |