| 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 | $171.78 | 5.109% | $180.5562 | $180.56 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.68 | 8.703% | $270.3226 | $270.32 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.32 | 13.352% | $40.0359 | $40.04 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.72 | 5.369% | $8.1345 | $8.13 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.91 | 9.173% | $187.6793 | $187.68 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.30 | 4.488% | $47.3331 | $47.33 | $47.35 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.40 | 10.484% | $151.805 | $151.81 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.11 | $885.8666 | $885.87 | $885.90 | $885.80 | |