| 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 | $167.38 | 10.738% | $185.3533 | $185.35 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.26 | 4.563% | $239.7211 | $239.72 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.27 | 3.674% | $87.3661 | $87.37 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.36 | 12.488% | $186.0102 | $186.01 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.60 | 4.483% | $57.0477 | $57.05 | $57.05 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.40 | 5.457% | $80.5691 | $80.57 | $80.55 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.27 | 9.131% | $43.9471 | $43.95 | $43.95 | $43.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.54 | $880.0146 | $880.02 | $879.95 | $880.00 | |