| 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 | $165.51 | 6.491% | $176.2533 | $176.25 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.25 | 7.855% | $53.1186 | $53.12 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.65 | 5.859% | $30.3286 | $30.33 | $30.35 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.33 | 12.495% | $198.3624 | $198.36 | $198.35 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.73 | 9.648% | $114.8344 | $114.83 | $114.85 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.63 | 3.610% | $256.5694 | $256.57 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.32 | 7.296% | $84.0342 | $84.03 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.42 | $913.5009 | $913.49 | $913.50 | $913.50 | |