| 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 | $166.29 | 7.329% | $178.4774 | $178.48 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.39 | 6.274% | $52.4887 | $52.49 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.72 | 13.485% | $73.4475 | $73.45 | $73.45 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.73 | 5.349% | $40.8017 | $40.80 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.58 | 8.352% | $218.416 | $218.42 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.73 | 3.689% | $231.9834 | $231.98 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.70 | 5.732% | $6.0267 | $6.03 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.14 | $801.6414 | $801.65 | $801.70 | $801.60 | |