| 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 | $160.36 | 8.768% | $174.4204 | $174.42 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.87 | 8.638% | $103.0649 | $103.06 | $103.05 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.40 | 6.444% | $25.9723 | $25.97 | $25.95 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.46 | 5.749% | $17.4063 | $17.41 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.50 | 6.674% | $155.2107 | $155.21 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.71 | 13.157% | $50.5925 | $50.59 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.62 | 13.853% | $25.7535 | $25.75 | $25.75 | $25.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $508.92 | $552.4206 | $552.41 | $552.35 | $552.50 | |