| 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 | $159.53 | 8.605% | $173.2576 | $173.26 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.55 | 6.455% | $179.4299 | $179.43 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.52 | 11.803% | $40.8305 | $40.83 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.29 | 5.126% | $131.7124 | $131.71 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.38 | 6.366% | $165.2715 | $165.27 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.64 | 11.652% | $270.9124 | $270.91 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.88 | 8.398% | $252.4373 | $252.44 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.79 | $1,213.8516 | $1,213.85 | $1,213.85 | $1,213.80 | |