| 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 | $163.92 | 8.282% | $177.4959 | $177.50 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.61 | 13.128% | $102.5053 | $102.51 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.77 | 6.609% | $38.134 | $38.13 | $38.15 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.94 | 6.245% | $80.6825 | $80.68 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.91 | 9.529% | $195.9583 | $195.96 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.84 | 6.140% | $57.1458 | $57.15 | $57.15 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.43 | 3.422% | $90.4219 | $90.42 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.42 | $742.3437 | $742.35 | $742.35 | $742.30 | |