| 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 | $158.75 | 8.678% | $172.5263 | $172.53 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.76 | 10.536% | $49.4759 | $49.48 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.36 | 12.492% | $85.8989 | $85.90 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.72 | 3.577% | $246.2232 | $246.22 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.33 | 8.546% | $38.3493 | $38.35 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.27 | 11.318% | $204.0125 | $204.01 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.45 | 10.481% | $27.0126 | $27.01 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.64 | $823.4987 | $823.50 | $823.50 | $823.40 | |