| 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 | $101.96 | 8.125% | $110.2443 | $110.24 | $110.25 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.66 | 3.139% | $159.5148 | $159.51 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.75 | 3.778% | $19.4584 | $19.46 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.59 | 4.644% | $80.1468 | $80.15 | $80.15 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.83 | 13.307% | $172.034 | $172.03 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.30 | 8.530% | $176.1442 | $176.14 | $176.15 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.38 | 9.417% | $25.5817 | $25.58 | $25.60 | $25.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $689.47 | $743.1242 | $743.11 | $743.15 | $743.00 | |