| 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 | $159.81 | 7.549% | $171.8741 | $171.87 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.94 | 8.750% | $81.4973 | $81.50 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.70 | 5.372% | $142.9898 | $142.99 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.28 | 7.144% | $122.4442 | $122.44 | $122.45 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.68 | 9.105% | $57.4765 | $57.48 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.37 | 6.471% | $188.8476 | $188.85 | $188.85 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.92 | 6.389% | $258.4402 | $258.44 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.70 | $1,023.5697 | $1,023.57 | $1,023.60 | $1,023.50 | |