| 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 | $165.72 | 6.453% | $176.4139 | $176.41 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.35 | 7.175% | $83.9716 | $83.97 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.43 | 11.478% | $39.4967 | $39.50 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.71 | 13.581% | $282.4873 | $282.49 | $282.50 | $282.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.45 | 7.237% | $25.1471 | $25.15 | $25.15 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.30 | 10.754% | $145.42 | $145.42 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.88 | 4.433% | $48.9582 | $48.96 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.84 | $801.8948 | $801.90 | $801.85 | $801.90 | |