| 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 | $162.47 | 8.133% | $175.6837 | $175.68 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.64 | 4.715% | $80.2536 | $80.25 | $80.25 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.37 | 12.683% | $249.4464 | $249.45 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.73 | 5.279% | $208.1682 | $208.17 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.25 | 7.283% | $32.4531 | $32.45 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.77 | 11.437% | $46.5472 | $46.55 | $46.55 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.36 | 5.791% | $55.3922 | $55.39 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.59 | $847.9444 | $847.94 | $847.95 | $848.00 | |