| 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 | $172.65 | 5.673% | $182.4444 | $182.44 | $182.45 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.41 | 10.174% | $55.5387 | $55.54 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.32 | 5.344% | $167.8341 | $167.83 | $167.85 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.35 | 5.320% | $50.9222 | $50.92 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.98 | 5.813% | $220.0699 | $220.07 | $220.05 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.96 | 10.183% | $93.6115 | $93.61 | $93.60 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.87 | 4.809% | $8.2485 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $731.54 | $778.6693 | $778.66 | $778.65 | $778.50 | |