| 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 | $166.41 | 5.459% | $175.4943 | $175.49 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.53 | 3.308% | $257.7845 | $257.78 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.91 | 10.741% | $39.7671 | $39.77 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.73 | 7.140% | $69.3517 | $69.35 | $69.35 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.45 | 13.702% | $28.9372 | $28.94 | $28.95 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.56 | 12.485% | $44.4991 | $44.50 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.82 | 13.432% | $249.3462 | $249.35 | $249.35 | $249.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.41 | $865.1801 | $865.18 | $865.20 | $865.20 | |