| 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 | $159.75 | 8.606% | $173.4981 | $173.50 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.84 | 8.158% | $40.927 | $40.93 | $40.95 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.30 | 8.262% | $227.675 | $227.68 | $227.70 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.31 | 9.742% | $232.9932 | $232.99 | $233.00 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.71 | 5.561% | $217.1495 | $217.15 | $217.15 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.57 | 9.628% | $87.231 | $87.23 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.52 | 8.569% | $8.1644 | $8.16 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.00 | $987.6382 | $987.64 | $987.70 | $987.60 | |