| 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 | $158.35 | 8.294% | $171.4835 | $171.48 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.79 | 10.250% | $68.1235 | $68.12 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.31 | 8.823% | $74.337 | $74.34 | $74.35 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.54 | 7.235% | $254.726 | $254.73 | $254.75 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.87 | 11.635% | $192.9834 | $192.98 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.40 | 11.278% | $48.2947 | $48.29 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.49 | 7.191% | $14.4601 | $14.46 | $14.45 | $14.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.75 | $824.4082 | $824.40 | $824.45 | $824.40 | |