| 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 | $5.30 | 8.450% | $5.7479 | $5.75 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.35 | 8.435% | $174.9599 | $174.96 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.97 | 4.352% | $179.4541 | $179.45 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.62 | 6.146% | $193.8438 | $193.84 | $193.85 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.27 | 12.831% | $98.4676 | $98.47 | $98.45 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.98 | 6.627% | $202.57 | $202.57 | $202.55 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.51 | 13.676% | $44.9134 | $44.91 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.00 | $899.9567 | $899.95 | $899.90 | $900.00 | |