| 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 | $170.45 | 8.566% | $185.0507 | $185.05 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.72 | 8.582% | $23.584 | $23.58 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.90 | 4.802% | $211.5952 | $211.60 | $211.60 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.71 | 13.655% | $6.4897 | $6.49 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.73 | 8.575% | $211.4281 | $211.43 | $211.45 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.50 | 9.505% | $228.3179 | $228.32 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.56 | 8.479% | $211.0567 | $211.06 | $211.05 | $211.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.57 | $1,077.5223 | $1,077.53 | $1,077.55 | $1,077.60 | |