| 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 | $177.91 | 11.601% | $198.5493 | $198.55 | $198.55 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.47 | 9.541% | $194.4024 | $194.40 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.45 | 7.375% | $85.3094 | $85.31 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.84 | 5.847% | $164.952 | $164.95 | $164.95 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.69 | 3.386% | $53.4402 | $53.44 | $53.45 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.63 | 7.528% | $157.6683 | $157.67 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.48 | 6.531% | $7.9685 | $7.97 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.47 | $862.2901 | $862.29 | $862.25 | $862.30 | |