| 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 | $78.63 | 4.870% | $82.4593 | $82.46 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.34 | 5.534% | $161.8258 | $161.83 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.25 | 4.524% | $170.6354 | $170.64 | $170.65 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.76 | 5.113% | $117.4743 | $117.47 | $117.45 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.69 | 5.228% | $244.855 | $244.86 | $244.85 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.76 | 9.250% | $188.7403 | $188.74 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.88 | 8.657% | $217.1836 | $217.18 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.31 | $1,183.1737 | $1,183.18 | $1,183.20 | $1,183.20 | |