| 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 | $162.37 | 8.625% | $176.3744 | $176.37 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.70 | 12.763% | $157.5299 | $157.53 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.86 | 7.730% | $142.0528 | $142.05 | $142.05 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.96 | 9.463% | $43.7414 | $43.74 | $43.75 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.86 | 3.501% | $10.2052 | $10.21 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.70 | 7.552% | $231.9897 | $231.99 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.45 | 13.715% | $56.2321 | $56.23 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $748.90 | $818.1255 | $818.12 | $818.15 | $818.10 | |