| 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 | $159.53 | 7.735% | $171.8696 | $171.87 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.96 | 5.472% | $139.1809 | $139.18 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.64 | 8.274% | $74.3193 | $74.32 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.58 | 3.246% | $44.9946 | $44.99 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.47 | 4.585% | $161.5524 | $161.55 | $161.55 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.33 | 4.547% | $108.0284 | $108.03 | $108.05 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.90 | 6.176% | $175.0842 | $175.08 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.41 | $875.0294 | $875.02 | $875.05 | $875.10 | |