| 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 | $157.47 | 8.273% | $170.4975 | $170.50 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.69 | 8.504% | $192.8008 | $192.80 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.59 | 3.251% | $93.5351 | $93.54 | $93.55 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.89 | 8.228% | $38.843 | $38.84 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.53 | 11.249% | $190.8254 | $190.83 | $190.85 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.80 | 3.133% | $22.483 | $22.48 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.57 | 7.107% | $141.9917 | $141.99 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.54 | $850.9765 | $850.98 | $851.05 | $850.90 | |