| 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 | $159.55 | 4.828% | $167.2531 | $167.25 | $167.25 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.80 | 8.843% | $8.4898 | $8.49 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.89 | 6.433% | $159.5324 | $159.53 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.53 | 4.489% | $59.0676 | $59.07 | $59.05 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.77 | 12.773% | $252.3521 | $252.35 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.41 | 11.408% | $76.2142 | $76.21 | $76.20 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.63 | 7.283% | $39.2978 | $39.30 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $702.58 | $762.2070 | $762.20 | $762.20 | $762.30 | |