| 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 | $171.54 | 5.403% | $180.8083 | $180.81 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.74 | 13.585% | $235.9615 | $235.96 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.95 | 4.549% | $77.314 | $77.31 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.89 | 12.319% | $197.5579 | $197.56 | $197.55 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.60 | 7.214% | $18.8697 | $18.87 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.93 | 5.725% | $49.6167 | $49.62 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.89 | 9.270% | $65.4418 | $65.44 | $65.45 | $65.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $753.54 | $825.5699 | $825.57 | $825.50 | $825.60 | |