| 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 | $161.62 | 8.495% | $175.3496 | $175.35 | $175.35 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.67 | 9.525% | $7.3053 | $7.31 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.74 | 11.748% | $15.3542 | $15.35 | $15.35 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.35 | 8.476% | $62.211 | $62.21 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.60 | 7.424% | $267.0561 | $267.06 | $267.05 | $267.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.87 | 3.410% | $52.6047 | $52.60 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.29 | 6.309% | $265.0177 | $265.02 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.14 | $844.8986 | $844.90 | $844.85 | $844.90 | |