| 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 | $158.29 | 8.615% | $171.9267 | $171.93 | $171.95 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.98 | 8.552% | $40.1425 | $40.14 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.57 | 13.437% | $34.6777 | $34.68 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.30 | 8.129% | $70.6082 | $70.61 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.60 | 7.484% | $55.4617 | $55.46 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.97 | 12.699% | $227.6182 | $227.62 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.38 | 12.751% | $110.9244 | $110.92 | $110.90 | $110.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $643.09 | $711.3594 | $711.36 | $711.35 | $711.30 | |