| 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 | $156.42 | 7.501% | $168.1531 | $168.15 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.40 | 13.315% | $103.5699 | $103.57 | $103.55 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.39 | 3.254% | $125.34 | $125.34 | $125.35 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.54 | 9.346% | $124.1514 | $124.15 | $124.15 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.27 | 6.628% | $75.9938 | $75.99 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.74 | 4.431% | $17.4817 | $17.48 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.51 | 7.487% | $256.3672 | $256.37 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.27 | $871.0571 | $871.05 | $871.05 | $871.20 | |