| 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 | $171.50 | 4.874% | $179.8589 | $179.86 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.46 | 6.744% | $265.2161 | $265.22 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.35 | 11.636% | $56.2087 | $56.21 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.50 | 11.228% | $189.6437 | $189.64 | $189.65 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.69 | 9.430% | $55.4701 | $55.47 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.32 | 4.233% | $28.4765 | $28.48 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.68 | 5.795% | $81.1236 | $81.12 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.50 | $855.9976 | $856.00 | $855.95 | $856.00 | |