| 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 | $172.39 | 5.740% | $182.2852 | $182.29 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.49 | 6.196% | $260.7006 | $260.70 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.65 | 10.343% | $40.4407 | $40.44 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.60 | 7.186% | $52.0924 | $52.09 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.96 | 7.116% | $16.0246 | $16.02 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.67 | 12.418% | $98.5569 | $98.56 | $98.55 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.40 | 6.543% | $153.8481 | $153.85 | $153.85 | $153.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.16 | $803.9485 | $803.95 | $803.95 | $803.90 | |