| 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 | $171.56 | 8.722% | $186.5235 | $186.52 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.30 | 4.540% | $51.5382 | $51.54 | $51.55 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.55 | 6.245% | $241.7605 | $241.76 | $241.75 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.33 | 7.149% | $160.0056 | $160.01 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.29 | 12.558% | $8.2055 | $8.21 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.51 | 9.812% | $154.2968 | $154.30 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.96 | 7.685% | $16.1097 | $16.11 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.50 | $818.4398 | $818.45 | $818.40 | $818.40 | |