| 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 | $167.79 | 8.545% | $182.1277 | $182.13 | $182.15 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.47 | 13.516% | $159.4559 | $159.46 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.52 | 3.532% | $6.7503 | $6.75 | $6.75 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.53 | 7.599% | $163.0448 | $163.04 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.58 | 6.591% | $156.2411 | $156.24 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.25 | 7.590% | $205.7659 | $205.77 | $205.75 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.55 | 12.777% | $10.7702 | $10.77 | $10.75 | $10.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.69 | $884.1559 | $884.16 | $884.15 | $884.20 | |