| 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 | $158.75 | 8.204% | $171.7739 | $171.77 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.73 | 8.444% | $203.5819 | $203.58 | $203.60 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.86 | 5.595% | $62.1532 | $62.15 | $62.15 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.63 | 7.612% | $244.9572 | $244.96 | $244.95 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.25 | 11.706% | $146.6141 | $146.61 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.91 | 10.577% | $146.9679 | $146.97 | $146.95 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.77 | 7.145% | $59.7548 | $59.75 | $59.75 | $59.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.90 | $1,035.8030 | $1,035.79 | $1,035.75 | $1,036.00 | |