| 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 | $162.51 | 5.503% | $171.4529 | $171.45 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.86 | 8.204% | $78.8374 | $78.84 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.85 | 5.300% | $80.9231 | $80.92 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.80 | 4.305% | $60.2883 | $60.29 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.64 | 8.388% | $226.1407 | $226.14 | $226.15 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.47 | 9.587% | $165.9914 | $165.99 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.50 | 7.646% | $75.8904 | $75.89 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.63 | $859.5242 | $859.52 | $859.55 | $859.50 | |