| 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 | $165.32 | 8.594% | $179.5276 | $179.53 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.62 | 5.192% | $110.0519 | $110.05 | $110.05 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.63 | 6.156% | $263.9357 | $263.94 | $263.95 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.78 | 8.162% | $19.2312 | $19.23 | $19.25 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.76 | 4.289% | $121.7678 | $121.77 | $121.75 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.45 | 8.543% | $35.2222 | $35.22 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.69 | 7.522% | $154.4984 | $154.50 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.25 | $884.2348 | $884.24 | $884.25 | $884.20 | |