| 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 | $160.39 | 9.174% | $175.1042 | $175.10 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.85 | 12.868% | $128.5002 | $128.50 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.56 | 5.609% | $219.202 | $219.20 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.58 | 11.164% | $12.8728 | $12.87 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.67 | 6.266% | $40.0304 | $40.03 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.54 | 3.845% | $8.8684 | $8.87 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.55 | 13.253% | $81.0325 | $81.03 | $81.05 | $81.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $611.14 | $665.6105 | $665.60 | $665.60 | $665.60 | |