| 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 | $192.76 | 12.857% | $217.5432 | $217.54 | $217.55 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.74 | 5.264% | $48.1478 | $48.15 | $48.15 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.28 | 10.422% | $65.4582 | $65.46 | $65.45 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.37 | 4.108% | $167.9991 | $168.00 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.66 | 5.320% | $174.4731 | $174.47 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.39 | 7.336% | $124.9284 | $124.93 | $124.95 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.81 | 13.461% | $39.4958 | $39.50 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.01 | $838.0456 | $838.05 | $838.05 | $838.00 | |