| 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 | $166.88 | 9.559% | $182.8321 | $182.83 | $182.85 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.25 | 8.128% | $29.4649 | $29.46 | $29.45 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.78 | 12.714% | $6.5149 | $6.51 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.89 | 4.847% | $174.9792 | $174.98 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.38 | 11.190% | $83.815 | $83.82 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.60 | 6.470% | $18.7387 | $18.74 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.26 | 8.322% | $79.3567 | $79.36 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $533.04 | $575.7015 | $575.70 | $575.70 | $575.70 | |