| 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 | $172.40 | 5.799% | $182.3975 | $182.40 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.57 | 8.675% | $54.9569 | $54.96 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.35 | 8.337% | $230.0536 | $230.05 | $230.05 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.84 | 5.216% | $12.4576 | $12.46 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.65 | 6.493% | $84.8217 | $84.82 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.58 | 6.468% | $119.8617 | $119.86 | $119.85 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.97 | 12.524% | $222.7638 | $222.76 | $222.75 | $222.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.36 | $907.3128 | $907.31 | $907.25 | $907.50 | |