| 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 | $165.53 | 5.390% | $174.4521 | $174.45 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.34 | 3.689% | $85.3775 | $85.38 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.25 | 9.496% | $76.9209 | $76.92 | $76.90 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.94 | 10.331% | $16.4835 | $16.48 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.50 | 3.771% | $197.6838 | $197.68 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.33 | 6.195% | $208.4926 | $208.49 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.68 | 5.340% | $58.6533 | $58.65 | $58.65 | $58.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.57 | $818.0637 | $818.05 | $818.10 | $818.20 | |