| 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 | $165.73 | 8.190% | $179.3033 | $179.30 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.75 | 8.659% | $47.5383 | $47.54 | $47.55 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.68 | 10.216% | $58.0618 | $58.06 | $58.05 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.82 | 10.276% | $193.8873 | $193.89 | $193.90 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.49 | 3.610% | $21.2297 | $21.23 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.96 | 10.716% | $265.6741 | $265.67 | $265.65 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.32 | 6.499% | $230.3786 | $230.38 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.75 | $996.0731 | $996.07 | $996.10 | $996.10 | |