| 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 | $165.90 | 5.688% | $175.3364 | $175.34 | $175.35 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.54 | 13.243% | $110.4572 | $110.46 | $110.45 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.36 | 7.352% | $166.7821 | $166.78 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.96 | 9.452% | $274.6807 | $274.68 | $274.70 | $274.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.56 | 4.204% | $54.7696 | $54.77 | $54.75 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.80 | 10.806% | $38.5605 | $38.56 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.58 | 12.819% | $34.5001 | $34.50 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.70 | $855.0866 | $855.09 | $855.10 | $855.20 | |