| 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 | $172.69 | 5.836% | $182.7682 | $182.77 | $182.75 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.38 | 7.532% | $269.2386 | $269.24 | $269.25 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.29 | 4.717% | $191.9358 | $191.94 | $191.95 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.32 | 7.662% | $54.1755 | $54.18 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.72 | 9.401% | $8.4458 | $8.45 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.46 | 4.161% | $152.5542 | $152.55 | $152.55 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.67 | 12.156% | $19.818 | $19.82 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.53 | $878.9361 | $878.95 | $878.95 | $878.90 | |