| 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 | $176.38 | 5.785% | $186.5836 | $186.58 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.37 | 8.395% | $228.0306 | $228.03 | $228.05 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.26 | 5.315% | $45.5593 | $45.56 | $45.55 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.83 | 8.595% | $51.941 | $51.94 | $51.95 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.85 | 9.692% | $165.4704 | $165.47 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.39 | 8.386% | $37.2739 | $37.27 | $37.25 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.62 | 3.823% | $163.6458 | $163.65 | $163.65 | $163.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.70 | $878.5046 | $878.50 | $878.50 | $878.50 | |