| 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 | $168.70 | 5.797% | $178.4795 | $178.48 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.39 | 12.219% | $92.4572 | $92.46 | $92.45 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.75 | 9.665% | $97.3277 | $97.33 | $97.35 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.43 | 12.339% | $35.3081 | $35.31 | $35.30 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.50 | 6.636% | $261.7914 | $261.79 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.99 | 6.236% | $45.6709 | $45.67 | $45.65 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.48 | 5.832% | $12.1495 | $12.15 | $12.15 | $12.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $671.24 | $723.1843 | $723.19 | $723.20 | $723.20 | |