| 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 | $170.73 | 8.687% | $185.5613 | $185.56 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.53 | 4.660% | $49.7449 | $49.74 | $49.75 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.54 | 10.667% | $273.9451 | $273.95 | $273.95 | $273.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.57 | 8.874% | $156.3104 | $156.31 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.25 | 9.695% | $75.9638 | $75.96 | $75.95 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.65 | 5.285% | $76.4896 | $76.49 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.88 | 5.776% | $22.086 | $22.09 | $22.10 | $22.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.15 | $840.1011 | $840.10 | $840.10 | $840.10 | |