| 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 | $175.59 | 7.360% | $188.5134 | $188.51 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.53 | 5.185% | $170.9572 | $170.96 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.84 | 8.812% | $46.6151 | $46.62 | $46.60 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.64 | 4.667% | $205.8172 | $205.82 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.73 | 7.451% | $48.0628 | $48.06 | $48.05 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.29 | 4.477% | $113.1381 | $113.14 | $113.15 | $113.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.97 | 4.395% | $80.3528 | $80.35 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.59 | $853.4566 | $853.46 | $853.40 | $853.50 | |