| 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 | $155.56 | 9.450% | $170.2604 | $170.26 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.65 | 4.500% | $228.4893 | $228.49 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.53 | 3.189% | $142.9477 | $142.95 | $142.95 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.46 | 3.119% | $167.5271 | $167.53 | $167.55 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.69 | 9.417% | $51.0868 | $51.09 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.39 | 7.400% | $12.2329 | $12.23 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.35 | 6.434% | $31.2384 | $31.24 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.63 | $803.7826 | $803.79 | $803.85 | $803.70 | |