| 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 | $150.41 | 13.775% | $171.129 | $171.13 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.57 | 7.137% | $25.2522 | $25.25 | $25.25 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.68 | 9.202% | $54.2516 | $54.25 | $54.25 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.53 | 9.249% | $55.2035 | $55.20 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.64 | 4.402% | $20.5046 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.74 | 10.502% | $9.6579 | $9.66 | $9.65 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.53 | 10.752% | $234.2737 | $234.27 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $514.10 | $570.2725 | $570.26 | $570.25 | $570.40 | |