| 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 | $170.96 | 8.444% | $185.3959 | $185.40 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.80 | 7.551% | $52.4849 | $52.48 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.97 | 5.806% | $259.193 | $259.19 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.97 | 9.807% | $95.4991 | $95.50 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.61 | 5.873% | $143.5744 | $143.57 | $143.55 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.75 | 12.797% | $114.7709 | $114.77 | $114.75 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.94 | 7.647% | $36.5354 | $36.54 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.00 | $887.4536 | $887.45 | $887.45 | $887.50 | |