| 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 | $158.99 | 10.366% | $175.4709 | $175.47 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.37 | 9.795% | $31.1488 | $31.15 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.39 | 12.232% | $108.1804 | $108.18 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.45 | 7.808% | $53.3111 | $53.31 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.99 | 11.348% | $85.7268 | $85.73 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.66 | 11.335% | $196.6844 | $196.68 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.99 | 9.278% | $251.3285 | $251.33 | $251.35 | $251.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.84 | $901.8509 | $901.85 | $901.90 | $901.80 | |