| 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 | $163.89 | 6.812% | $175.0542 | $175.05 | $175.05 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.28 | 3.859% | $50.1431 | $50.14 | $50.15 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.93 | 7.420% | $56.8574 | $56.86 | $56.85 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.87 | 12.754% | $278.3558 | $278.36 | $278.35 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.72 | 11.210% | $74.1993 | $74.20 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.38 | 4.741% | $145.988 | $145.99 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.84 | 13.438% | $61.075 | $61.08 | $61.10 | $61.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.91 | $841.6728 | $841.68 | $841.70 | $841.80 | |