| 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 | $165.63 | 5.168% | $174.1898 | $174.19 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.52 | 7.775% | $58.7589 | $58.76 | $58.75 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.51 | 12.332% | $30.9025 | $30.90 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.84 | 11.515% | $18.7791 | $18.78 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.81 | 10.405% | $166.5018 | $166.50 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.96 | 13.442% | $220.0321 | $220.03 | $220.05 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.74 | 7.395% | $194.1057 | $194.11 | $194.10 | $194.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.01 | $863.2699 | $863.27 | $863.30 | $863.30 | |