| 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 | $159.77 | 7.625% | $171.9525 | $171.95 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.82 | 7.732% | $243.2804 | $243.28 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.69 | 5.226% | $39.6597 | $39.66 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.28 | 4.767% | $137.5381 | $137.54 | $137.55 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.43 | 13.620% | $44.8004 | $44.80 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.58 | 13.245% | $129.7561 | $129.76 | $129.75 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.35 | 6.300% | $53.5221 | $53.52 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.92 | $820.5093 | $820.51 | $820.50 | $820.60 | |