| 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 | $164.90 | 8.226% | $178.4647 | $178.46 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.39 | 13.398% | $18.5859 | $18.59 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.51 | 11.546% | $70.8429 | $70.84 | $70.85 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.52 | 12.167% | $218.1872 | $218.19 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.75 | 12.819% | $186.9975 | $187.00 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.62 | 12.433% | $46.7946 | $46.79 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.69 | 8.395% | $139.4935 | $139.49 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.38 | $859.3663 | $859.36 | $859.40 | $859.40 | |