| 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 | $160.98 | 6.521% | $171.4775 | $171.48 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.53 | 3.481% | $133.0041 | $133.00 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.68 | 11.418% | $48.6674 | $48.67 | $48.65 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.71 | 9.562% | $55.5589 | $55.56 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.45 | 9.846% | $150.9833 | $150.98 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.85 | 13.405% | $277.6721 | $277.67 | $277.65 | $277.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.73 | 12.668% | $32.3695 | $32.37 | $32.35 | $32.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.93 | $869.7328 | $869.73 | $869.70 | $869.90 | |