| 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 | $167.39 | 8.470% | $181.5679 | $181.57 | $181.55 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.38 | 5.296% | $246.7928 | $246.79 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.61 | 10.243% | $28.2332 | $28.23 | $28.25 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.90 | 8.541% | $221.3151 | $221.32 | $221.30 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.32 | 13.262% | $35.4737 | $35.47 | $35.45 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.34 | 5.432% | $108.9534 | $108.95 | $108.95 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.93 | 4.680% | $25.0499 | $25.05 | $25.05 | $25.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.87 | $847.3860 | $847.38 | $847.35 | $847.40 | |