| 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 | $159.79 | 9.829% | $175.4958 | $175.50 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.39 | 11.802% | $193.8535 | $193.85 | $193.85 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.57 | 7.785% | $121.3336 | $121.33 | $121.35 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.46 | 3.726% | $44.0421 | $44.04 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.47 | 7.395% | $251.8091 | $251.81 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.82 | 6.799% | $154.6663 | $154.67 | $154.65 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.80 | 10.321% | $6.3986 | $6.40 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.30 | $947.5990 | $947.60 | $947.60 | $947.60 | |