| 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 | $167.89 | 4.518% | $175.4753 | $175.48 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.48 | 8.295% | $21.0959 | $21.10 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.72 | 3.391% | $183.7465 | $183.75 | $183.75 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.95 | 10.281% | $126.768 | $126.77 | $126.75 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.50 | 8.508% | $216.4735 | $216.47 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.87 | 9.857% | $9.7443 | $9.74 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.45 | 3.411% | $245.5494 | $245.55 | $245.55 | $245.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.86 | $978.8529 | $978.86 | $978.85 | $978.80 | |