| 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 | $158.52 | 8.213% | $171.5392 | $171.54 | $171.55 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.75 | 13.499% | $131.3751 | $131.38 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.33 | 8.497% | $68.7112 | $68.71 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.82 | 8.772% | $30.2604 | $30.26 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.46 | 9.729% | $38.9099 | $38.91 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.29 | 12.672% | $69.0567 | $69.06 | $69.05 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.98 | 13.342% | $143.9217 | $143.92 | $143.90 | $143.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $589.15 | $653.7742 | $653.78 | $653.75 | $653.80 | |