| 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 | $156.88 | 5.625% | $165.7045 | $165.70 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.76 | 6.711% | $37.0927 | $37.09 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.25 | 13.548% | $110.4254 | $110.43 | $110.45 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.52 | 8.615% | $45.0969 | $45.10 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.41 | 3.816% | $28.456 | $28.46 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.36 | 6.707% | $216.9994 | $217.00 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.88 | 8.328% | $255.5241 | $255.52 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.06 | $859.2990 | $859.30 | $859.30 | $859.30 | |