| 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 | $170.54 | 4.684% | $178.5281 | $178.53 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.99 | 5.416% | $88.5389 | $88.54 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.66 | 11.746% | $92.3692 | $92.37 | $92.35 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.45 | 10.134% | $83.0961 | $83.10 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.77 | 8.262% | $217.3576 | $217.36 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.63 | 7.856% | $151.6779 | $151.68 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.44 | 5.629% | $51.1667 | $51.17 | $51.15 | $51.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.48 | $862.7345 | $862.75 | $862.75 | $862.80 | |