| 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 | $165.66 | 8.345% | $179.4843 | $179.48 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.34 | 7.387% | $79.8315 | $79.83 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.36 | 13.712% | $57.2654 | $57.27 | $57.25 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.28 | 8.417% | $140.1615 | $140.16 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.41 | 5.144% | $110.8323 | $110.83 | $110.85 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.34 | 11.554% | $248.0292 | $248.03 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.68 | 11.146% | $54.1059 | $54.11 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.07 | $869.7101 | $869.71 | $869.75 | $869.70 | |