| 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 | $156.97 | 9.706% | $172.2055 | $172.21 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.72 | 5.644% | $182.4683 | $182.47 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.45 | 5.399% | $29.986 | $29.99 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.26 | 9.236% | $5.7458 | $5.75 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.54 | 7.350% | $98.2682 | $98.27 | $98.25 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.35 | 6.575% | $208.1943 | $208.19 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.50 | 7.270% | $174.3138 | $174.31 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.79 | $871.1819 | $871.19 | $871.15 | $871.20 | |