| 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 | $161.52 | 8.653% | $175.4963 | $175.50 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.65 | 6.198% | $82.4627 | $82.46 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.81 | 6.612% | $86.1532 | $86.15 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.58 | 4.113% | $39.1257 | $39.13 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.62 | 3.255% | $229.8663 | $229.87 | $229.85 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.52 | 12.665% | $107.6176 | $107.62 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.51 | 11.205% | $165.1505 | $165.15 | $165.15 | $165.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.21 | $885.8723 | $885.88 | $885.85 | $886.00 | |