| 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 | $164.83 | 5.845% | $174.4643 | $174.46 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.71 | 10.552% | $8.5236 | $8.52 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.49 | 5.708% | $251.0459 | $251.05 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.57 | 4.225% | $11.0166 | $11.02 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.68 | 13.347% | $195.7276 | $195.73 | $195.75 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.62 | 3.612% | $156.0604 | $156.06 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.85 | 8.437% | $31.2841 | $31.28 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.75 | $828.1225 | $828.12 | $828.10 | $828.10 | |