| 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 | $162.85 | 8.538% | $176.7541 | $176.75 | $176.75 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.55 | 4.265% | $132.99 | $132.99 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.58 | 9.229% | $58.5249 | $58.52 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.27 | 11.743% | $44.9989 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.76 | 3.860% | $188.7759 | $188.78 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.62 | 3.785% | $52.536 | $52.54 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.46 | 9.145% | $211.1519 | $211.15 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.09 | $865.7317 | $865.73 | $865.75 | $865.80 | |