| 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 | $164.48 | 9.104% | $179.4543 | $179.45 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.27 | 6.802% | $132.7228 | $132.72 | $132.70 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.37 | 7.160% | $201.8573 | $201.86 | $201.85 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.43 | 13.748% | $140.3992 | $140.40 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.36 | 9.428% | $110.9162 | $110.92 | $110.90 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.80 | 8.615% | $56.2626 | $56.26 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.80 | 9.842% | $6.3708 | $6.37 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $759.51 | $827.9832 | $827.98 | $827.90 | $828.10 | |