| 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 | $171.35 | 6.582% | $182.6283 | $182.63 | $182.65 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.27 | 8.619% | $40.4823 | $40.48 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.75 | 4.348% | $55.0436 | $55.04 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.26 | 5.265% | $80.2751 | $80.28 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.92 | 8.669% | $252.0251 | $252.03 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.34 | 7.399% | $27.2149 | $27.21 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.30 | 12.146% | $188.7417 | $188.74 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.19 | $826.4110 | $826.41 | $826.50 | $826.30 | |