| 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 | $169.92 | 3.261% | $175.4611 | $175.46 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.97 | 12.524% | $137.2455 | $137.25 | $137.25 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.66 | 6.320% | $50.6721 | $50.67 | $50.65 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.83 | 3.651% | $49.5763 | $49.58 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.45 | 12.332% | $121.8241 | $121.82 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.37 | 6.858% | $83.7446 | $83.74 | $83.75 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.66 | 13.764% | $238.5176 | $238.52 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.86 | $857.0413 | $857.04 | $857.00 | $857.00 | |