| 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 | $167.25 | 5.386% | $176.2581 | $176.26 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.33 | 13.545% | $68.5017 | $68.50 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.68 | 5.162% | $86.9479 | $86.95 | $86.95 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.51 | 8.441% | $210.9286 | $210.93 | $210.95 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.60 | 6.542% | $28.3402 | $28.34 | $28.35 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.85 | 11.242% | $88.8267 | $88.83 | $88.85 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.90 | 13.541% | $201.9894 | $201.99 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.12 | $861.7926 | $861.80 | $861.85 | $861.70 | |