| 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 | $158.50 | 8.108% | $171.3512 | $171.35 | $171.35 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.26 | 4.145% | $221.0582 | $221.06 | $221.05 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.97 | 9.350% | $6.5282 | $6.53 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.83 | 6.396% | $74.2963 | $74.30 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.55 | 11.268% | $270.9932 | $270.99 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.50 | 13.490% | $75.4709 | $75.47 | $75.45 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.93 | 10.172% | $56.1106 | $56.11 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.54 | $875.8086 | $875.81 | $875.80 | $875.90 | |