| 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 | $156.80 | 12.593% | $176.5458 | $176.55 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.36 | 4.153% | $52.4515 | $52.45 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.38 | 4.683% | $197.2018 | $197.20 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.88 | 8.217% | $72.3755 | $72.38 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.40 | 6.304% | $156.6921 | $156.69 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.98 | 11.619% | $172.9871 | $172.99 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.39 | 8.715% | $51.52 | $51.52 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.19 | $879.7738 | $879.78 | $879.80 | $879.80 | |