| 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 | $178.57 | 3.866% | $185.4735 | $185.47 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.72 | 9.730% | $44.6821 | $44.68 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.62 | 11.221% | $26.2704 | $26.27 | $26.25 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.35 | 12.537% | $96.0503 | $96.05 | $96.05 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.94 | 8.434% | $252.5862 | $252.59 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.87 | 4.320% | $159.474 | $159.47 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.95 | 6.148% | $45.5906 | $45.59 | $45.60 | $45.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.02 | $810.1271 | $810.12 | $810.10 | $810.30 | |