| 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 | $175.84 | 5.654% | $185.782 | $185.78 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.75 | 10.299% | $175.0997 | $175.10 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.42 | 5.581% | $56.4014 | $56.40 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.98 | 10.104% | $52.8279 | $52.83 | $52.85 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.92 | 7.683% | $112.981 | $112.98 | $113.00 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.31 | 7.776% | $250.3744 | $250.37 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.73 | 3.541% | $5.9329 | $5.93 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.95 | $839.3993 | $839.39 | $839.45 | $839.40 | |