| 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 | $165.53 | 7.430% | $177.8289 | $177.83 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.37 | 4.718% | $52.7465 | $52.75 | $52.75 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.51 | 4.224% | $241.289 | $241.29 | $241.30 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.34 | 8.289% | $218.0291 | $218.03 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.94 | 13.185% | $27.0965 | $27.10 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.75 | 3.111% | $192.5598 | $192.56 | $192.55 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.82 | 11.799% | $26.6305 | $26.63 | $26.65 | $26.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.26 | $936.1803 | $936.19 | $936.25 | $936.10 | |