| 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 | $162.93 | 9.516% | $178.4344 | $178.43 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.51 | 4.312% | $20.3513 | $20.35 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.65 | 5.614% | $49.2689 | $49.27 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.76 | 13.598% | $7.6792 | $7.68 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.62 | 12.849% | $188.029 | $188.03 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.91 | 11.770% | $173.1429 | $173.14 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.77 | 5.371% | $192.5866 | $192.59 | $192.60 | $192.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.15 | $809.4923 | $809.49 | $809.55 | $809.50 | |