| 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 | $165.71 | 7.730% | $178.5194 | $178.52 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.77 | 5.702% | $15.6122 | $15.61 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.59 | 6.604% | $25.1479 | $25.15 | $25.15 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.65 | 8.648% | $246.2507 | $246.25 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.52 | 9.705% | $71.8787 | $71.88 | $71.90 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.89 | 12.175% | $31.2856 | $31.29 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.79 | 3.249% | $49.3427 | $49.34 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $571.92 | $618.0372 | $618.04 | $618.05 | $618.00 | |