| 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 | $158.33 | 8.559% | $171.8815 | $171.88 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.86 | 12.123% | $126.542 | $126.54 | $126.55 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.73 | 9.374% | $8.4546 | $8.45 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.86 | 9.173% | $14.0396 | $14.04 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.59 | 8.121% | $88.2159 | $88.22 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.70 | 6.717% | $233.3901 | $233.39 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.60 | 6.552% | $183.9088 | $183.91 | $183.90 | $183.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.67 | $826.4325 | $826.43 | $826.45 | $826.40 | |