| 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 | $174.99 | 3.757% | $181.5644 | $181.56 | $181.55 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.51 | 13.306% | $52.6986 | $52.70 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.38 | 5.196% | $67.7252 | $67.73 | $67.75 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.99 | 8.800% | $246.9651 | $246.97 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.33 | 4.442% | $37.9438 | $37.94 | $37.95 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.32 | 13.809% | $57.2687 | $57.27 | $57.25 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.70 | 7.344% | $245.4957 | $245.50 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.22 | $889.6615 | $889.67 | $889.65 | $889.70 | |