| 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 | $172.50 | 5.667% | $182.2756 | $182.28 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.81 | 8.200% | $60.3864 | $60.39 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.75 | 9.846% | $230.402 | $230.40 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.75 | 11.560% | $155.9051 | $155.91 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.78 | 10.226% | $30.6208 | $30.62 | $30.60 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.29 | 13.341% | $86.4678 | $86.47 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.44 | 6.834% | $142.5593 | $142.56 | $142.55 | $142.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.32 | $888.6170 | $888.63 | $888.60 | $888.70 | |