| 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 | $173.46 | 5.188% | $182.4591 | $182.46 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.96 | 10.380% | $56.2496 | $56.25 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.70 | 8.340% | $39.7608 | $39.76 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.97 | 8.225% | $160.1405 | $160.14 | $160.15 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.26 | 11.749% | $198.0863 | $198.09 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.38 | 7.463% | $90.6773 | $90.68 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.98 | 6.680% | $104.5251 | $104.53 | $104.55 | $104.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.71 | $831.8987 | $831.91 | $831.95 | $831.90 | |