| 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 | $169.98 | 3.237% | $175.4823 | $175.48 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.90 | 13.790% | $252.5 | $252.50 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.93 | 13.737% | $167.1138 | $167.11 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.82 | 5.587% | $11.4245 | $11.42 | $11.40 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.32 | 12.797% | $45.4798 | $45.48 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.31 | 4.205% | $114.9485 | $114.95 | $114.95 | $114.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.61 | 8.675% | $39.7859 | $39.79 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.87 | $806.7348 | $806.73 | $806.75 | $806.70 | |