| 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 | $159.75 | 12.381% | $179.5286 | $179.53 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.38 | 5.768% | $171.7461 | $171.75 | $171.75 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.52 | 6.392% | $230.36 | $230.36 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.85 | 11.830% | $8.7787 | $8.78 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.83 | 7.118% | $155.139 | $155.14 | $155.15 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.64 | 4.450% | $25.7365 | $25.74 | $25.75 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.89 | 12.248% | $54.878 | $54.88 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.86 | $826.1669 | $826.18 | $826.25 | $826.10 | |