| 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 | $158.90 | 7.675% | $171.0956 | $171.10 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.48 | 13.833% | $8.5147 | $8.51 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.25 | 13.386% | $240.6618 | $240.66 | $240.65 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.52 | 13.221% | $163.627 | $163.63 | $163.65 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.86 | 12.818% | $47.2256 | $47.23 | $47.25 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.54 | 12.105% | $220.3312 | $220.33 | $220.35 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.85 | 9.773% | $61.3082 | $61.31 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.40 | $912.7641 | $912.77 | $912.80 | $912.70 | |