| 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 | $162.70 | 10.195% | $179.2873 | $179.29 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.39 | 4.597% | $120.6945 | $120.69 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.51 | 6.250% | $204.5419 | $204.54 | $204.55 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.94 | 8.729% | $238.0513 | $238.05 | $238.05 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.52 | 4.803% | $31.9859 | $31.99 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.28 | 11.383% | $56.0034 | $56.00 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.30 | 8.225% | $21.9697 | $21.97 | $21.95 | $22.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.64 | $852.5340 | $852.53 | $852.55 | $852.60 | |