| 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 | $157.69 | 11.194% | $175.3418 | $175.34 | $175.35 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.38 | 5.221% | $181.38 | $181.38 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.56 | 4.144% | $5.7904 | $5.79 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.73 | 8.669% | $260.5122 | $260.51 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.73 | 8.686% | $158.3881 | $158.39 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.87 | 11.400% | $85.6332 | $85.63 | $85.65 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.88 | 13.112% | $31.5356 | $31.54 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.84 | $898.5813 | $898.58 | $898.65 | $898.50 | |