| 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 | $176.33 | 4.300% | $183.9122 | $183.91 | $183.90 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.64 | 11.148% | $8.4917 | $8.49 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.94 | 7.576% | $8.5415 | $8.54 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.92 | 6.708% | $247.4772 | $247.48 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.95 | 8.832% | $41.3017 | $41.30 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.43 | 13.322% | $8.4198 | $8.42 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.32 | 5.770% | $20.4348 | $20.43 | $20.45 | $20.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $488.53 | $518.5789 | $518.57 | $518.60 | $518.50 | |