| 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 | $165.92 | 5.700% | $175.3774 | $175.38 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.67 | 7.503% | $88.8727 | $88.87 | $88.85 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.42 | 8.368% | $128.3294 | $128.33 | $128.35 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.74 | 3.656% | $46.3757 | $46.38 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.71 | 10.570% | $217.5022 | $217.50 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.50 | 7.724% | $115.8033 | $115.80 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.50 | 8.378% | $101.3334 | $101.33 | $101.35 | $101.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.46 | $873.5941 | $873.59 | $873.65 | $873.60 | |