| 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 | $173.45 | 5.191% | $182.4538 | $182.45 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.45 | 9.625% | $70.6533 | $70.65 | $70.65 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.40 | 13.116% | $41.1742 | $41.17 | $41.15 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.29 | 6.104% | $247.53 | $247.53 | $247.55 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.77 | 6.491% | $35.962 | $35.96 | $35.95 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.40 | 12.542% | $149.0056 | $149.01 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.60 | 11.205% | $139.6735 | $139.67 | $139.65 | $139.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.36 | $866.4524 | $866.44 | $866.40 | $866.60 | |