| 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 | $174.97 | 11.724% | $195.4835 | $195.48 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.46 | 5.192% | $102.5201 | $102.52 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.79 | 5.372% | $175.75 | $175.75 | $175.75 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.53 | 7.457% | $88.6843 | $88.68 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.70 | 8.669% | $56.1819 | $56.18 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.85 | 12.376% | $180.7568 | $180.76 | $180.75 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.71 | 3.331% | $86.4984 | $86.50 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.01 | $885.8750 | $885.87 | $885.90 | $886.00 | |