| 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 | $159.27 | 8.295% | $172.4814 | $172.48 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.56 | 13.439% | $253.6042 | $253.60 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.47 | 9.104% | $86.7049 | $86.70 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.86 | 4.573% | $9.2652 | $9.27 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.41 | 5.691% | $68.0756 | $68.08 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.86 | 7.520% | $149.3023 | $149.30 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.78 | 8.181% | $241.0056 | $241.01 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.21 | $980.4392 | $980.44 | $980.45 | $980.50 | |