| 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 | $161.60 | 8.588% | $175.4782 | $175.48 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.50 | 10.243% | $39.1363 | $39.14 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.47 | 4.695% | $71.6847 | $71.68 | $71.70 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.42 | 4.437% | $17.1486 | $17.15 | $17.15 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.44 | 7.131% | $144.0269 | $144.03 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.44 | 7.837% | $233.4024 | $233.40 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.67 | 6.802% | $172.6668 | $172.67 | $172.65 | $172.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.54 | $853.5439 | $853.55 | $853.60 | $853.50 | |