| 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 | $153.69 | 6.870% | $164.2485 | $164.25 | $164.25 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.31 | 5.361% | $180.4939 | $180.49 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.54 | 6.681% | $218.2053 | $218.21 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.82 | 6.603% | $59.5058 | $59.51 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.39 | 7.491% | $107.9102 | $107.91 | $107.90 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.83 | 8.827% | $25.9335 | $25.93 | $25.95 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.49 | 11.232% | $130.6865 | $130.69 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.07 | $886.9837 | $886.99 | $887.00 | $886.90 | |