| 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 | $159.59 | 7.125% | $170.9608 | $170.96 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.41 | 5.140% | $205.4541 | $205.45 | $205.45 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.30 | 11.458% | $88.3862 | $88.39 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.81 | 8.241% | $249.8311 | $249.83 | $249.85 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.55 | 4.366% | $43.3641 | $43.36 | $43.35 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.73 | 9.504% | $90.5927 | $90.59 | $90.60 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.50 | 7.542% | $116.6831 | $116.68 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.89 | $965.2721 | $965.26 | $965.30 | $965.40 | |