| 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 | $167.82 | 7.488% | $180.3864 | $180.39 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.49 | 3.234% | $209.0385 | $209.04 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.51 | 3.696% | $42.0072 | $42.01 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.58 | 5.750% | $5.9009 | $5.90 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.86 | 4.641% | $231.1101 | $231.11 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.63 | 13.283% | $186.4978 | $186.50 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.32 | 10.385% | $23.5341 | $23.53 | $23.55 | $23.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.21 | $878.4750 | $878.48 | $878.50 | $878.40 | |