| 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 | $165.56 | 4.766% | $173.4506 | $173.45 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.89 | 11.548% | $192.8553 | $192.86 | $192.85 | $192.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.58 | 10.535% | $62.5407 | $62.54 | $62.55 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.85 | 7.373% | $47.0831 | $47.08 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.26 | 7.468% | $256.0533 | $256.05 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.44 | 10.553% | $87.8233 | $87.82 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.30 | 11.198% | $28.1331 | $28.13 | $28.15 | $28.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.88 | $847.9394 | $847.93 | $847.95 | $848.00 | |