| 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 | $178.45 | 9.526% | $195.4491 | $195.45 | $195.45 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.50 | 8.592% | $76.5574 | $76.56 | $76.55 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.80 | 11.510% | $190.4591 | $190.46 | $190.45 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.67 | 5.733% | $145.5626 | $145.56 | $145.55 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.35 | 3.807% | $82.3709 | $82.37 | $82.35 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.59 | 9.495% | $38.9693 | $38.97 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.81 | 4.731% | $135.9513 | $135.95 | $135.95 | $136.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.17 | $865.3197 | $865.32 | $865.25 | $865.50 | |