| 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 | $176.33 | 3.482% | $182.4698 | $182.47 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.40 | 5.537% | $75.3534 | $75.35 | $75.35 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.88 | 5.139% | $228.0255 | $228.03 | $228.05 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.47 | 12.641% | $71.4932 | $71.49 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.88 | 5.680% | $40.0316 | $40.03 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.57 | 11.182% | $172.9658 | $172.97 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.93 | 8.816% | $115.2688 | $115.27 | $115.25 | $115.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.46 | $885.6081 | $885.61 | $885.60 | $885.70 | |