| 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 | $158.26 | 7.735% | $170.5014 | $170.50 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.34 | 12.572% | $35.2801 | $35.28 | $35.30 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.49 | 4.218% | $154.7533 | $154.75 | $154.75 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.36 | 6.122% | $257.1973 | $257.20 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.48 | 7.729% | $226.748 | $226.75 | $226.75 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.31 | 6.843% | $12.0839 | $12.08 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.76 | 6.504% | $39.1509 | $39.15 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.00 | $895.7149 | $895.71 | $895.75 | $895.80 | |