| 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 | $152.80 | 13.546% | $173.4983 | $173.50 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.84 | 5.752% | $188.0694 | $188.07 | $188.05 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.61 | 9.386% | $215.0638 | $215.06 | $215.05 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.93 | 13.527% | $65.7662 | $65.77 | $65.75 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.84 | 7.768% | $48.3232 | $48.32 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.96 | 5.367% | $93.7345 | $93.73 | $93.75 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.85 | 3.616% | $18.4955 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.83 | $802.9509 | $802.95 | $802.90 | $803.00 | |