| 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 | $158.48 | 6.320% | $168.4959 | $168.50 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.61 | 3.319% | $97.7501 | $97.75 | $97.75 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.60 | 13.153% | $85.5437 | $85.54 | $85.55 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.72 | 7.791% | $256.2408 | $256.24 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.36 | 11.330% | $123.9771 | $123.98 | $124.00 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.80 | 3.815% | $19.5172 | $19.52 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.43 | 4.149% | $229.5756 | $229.58 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.00 | $981.1004 | $981.11 | $981.15 | $981.10 | |