| 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 | $160.90 | 7.753% | $173.3746 | $173.37 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.34 | 8.630% | $49.2528 | $49.25 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.83 | 12.395% | $25.6598 | $25.66 | $25.65 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.90 | 9.515% | $6.4614 | $6.46 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.38 | 4.721% | $131.2992 | $131.30 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.71 | 9.268% | $236.7947 | $236.79 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.87 | 13.227% | $160.6351 | $160.64 | $160.65 | $160.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.93 | $783.4776 | $783.47 | $783.45 | $783.60 | |