| 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 | $160.60 | 6.787% | $171.4999 | $171.50 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.60 | 11.536% | $25.2071 | $25.21 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.81 | 10.120% | $236.5488 | $236.55 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.25 | 11.450% | $227.6366 | $227.64 | $227.65 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.48 | 8.420% | $152.3084 | $152.31 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.56 | 7.253% | $232.2671 | $232.27 | $232.25 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.30 | 11.819% | $32.763 | $32.76 | $32.75 | $32.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.60 | $1,078.2309 | $1,078.24 | $1,078.20 | $1,078.20 | |