| 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 | $157.66 | 8.749% | $171.4537 | $171.45 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.59 | 5.306% | $38.5315 | $38.53 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.94 | 6.857% | $33.0616 | $33.06 | $33.05 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.42 | 8.337% | $271.2975 | $271.30 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.92 | 6.645% | $11.6456 | $11.65 | $11.65 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.56 | 13.597% | $243.7337 | $243.73 | $243.75 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.70 | 12.872% | $53.8399 | $53.84 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $748.79 | $823.5635 | $823.56 | $823.60 | $823.50 | |