| 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 | $158.49 | 6.776% | $169.2293 | $169.23 | $169.25 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.30 | 6.657% | $184.8366 | $184.84 | $184.85 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.34 | 5.653% | $15.1506 | $15.15 | $15.15 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.75 | 10.189% | $97.7927 | $97.79 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.52 | 13.781% | $155.3338 | $155.33 | $155.35 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.95 | 5.300% | $243.1904 | $243.19 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.54 | 7.873% | $5.9762 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.89 | $871.5096 | $871.51 | $871.60 | $871.50 | |