| 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 | $162.90 | 7.783% | $175.5785 | $175.58 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.75 | 13.197% | $186.4921 | $186.49 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.91 | 13.727% | $269.4306 | $269.43 | $269.45 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.90 | 5.643% | $40.0387 | $40.04 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.45 | 9.663% | $117.8329 | $117.83 | $117.85 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.40 | 10.163% | $40.0993 | $40.10 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.65 | 8.848% | $54.043 | $54.04 | $54.05 | $54.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.96 | $883.5151 | $883.51 | $883.60 | $883.40 | |