| 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 | $166.78 | 3.433% | $172.5056 | $172.51 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.47 | 5.521% | $115.5138 | $115.51 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.68 | 9.634% | $115.8612 | $115.86 | $115.85 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.45 | 12.586% | $54.5479 | $54.55 | $54.55 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.55 | 13.797% | $145.1481 | $145.15 | $145.15 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.70 | 4.279% | $27.8425 | $27.84 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.28 | 12.562% | $218.6855 | $218.69 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.91 | $850.1046 | $850.11 | $850.10 | $850.00 | |