| 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 | $167.94 | 5.665% | $177.4538 | $177.45 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.67 | 12.734% | $83.0511 | $83.05 | $83.05 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.50 | 7.434% | $156.3165 | $156.32 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.55 | 3.169% | $102.7047 | $102.70 | $102.70 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.65 | 13.544% | $67.729 | $67.73 | $67.75 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.39 | 8.761% | $256.0125 | $256.01 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.82 | 12.600% | $54.9713 | $54.97 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.52 | $898.2389 | $898.23 | $898.20 | $898.30 | |