| 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 | $170.60 | 8.769% | $185.5599 | $185.56 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.41 | 3.180% | $7.6456 | $7.65 | $7.65 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.33 | 8.343% | $258.2139 | $258.21 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.75 | 4.560% | $32.1522 | $32.15 | $32.15 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.74 | 10.607% | $185.5322 | $185.53 | $185.55 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.61 | 12.750% | $73.9753 | $73.98 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.31 | 12.269% | $47.501 | $47.50 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.75 | $790.5801 | $790.58 | $790.60 | $790.60 | |