| 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 | $150.37 | 8.578% | $163.2687 | $163.27 | $163.25 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.30 | 6.382% | $184.36 | $184.36 | $184.35 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.77 | 8.745% | $28.0236 | $28.02 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.46 | 4.373% | $30.7483 | $30.75 | $30.75 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.79 | 4.815% | $182.158 | $182.16 | $182.15 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.35 | 6.865% | $257.9187 | $257.92 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.47 | 11.555% | $48.493 | $48.49 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.51 | $894.9703 | $894.97 | $894.90 | $895.00 | |