| 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 | $165.73 | 8.787% | $180.2927 | $180.29 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.32 | 4.785% | $261.25 | $261.25 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.48 | 5.276% | $73.1458 | $73.15 | $73.15 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.67 | 9.636% | $146.5504 | $146.55 | $146.55 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.97 | 7.475% | $93.471 | $93.47 | $93.45 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.56 | 7.189% | $47.7634 | $47.76 | $47.75 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.73 | 8.370% | $49.5576 | $49.56 | $49.55 | $49.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.46 | $852.0309 | $852.03 | $852.00 | $852.20 | |