| 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 | $165.50 | 5.782% | $175.0692 | $175.07 | $175.05 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.95 | 11.316% | $112.3735 | $112.37 | $112.35 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.66 | 5.464% | $49.2095 | $49.21 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.72 | 8.598% | $72.4566 | $72.46 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.26 | 11.586% | $21.4915 | $21.49 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.62 | 13.215% | $132.0313 | $132.03 | $132.05 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.38 | 8.850% | $255.1226 | $255.12 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.09 | $817.7542 | $817.75 | $817.70 | $817.80 | |