| 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 | $160.95 | 7.769% | $173.4542 | $173.45 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.71 | 10.553% | $59.378 | $59.38 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.39 | 5.785% | $132.6438 | $132.64 | $132.65 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.38 | 7.691% | $23.0243 | $23.02 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.55 | 6.292% | $249.3079 | $249.31 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.57 | 6.573% | $93.326 | $93.33 | $93.35 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.58 | 7.743% | $154.6974 | $154.70 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.13 | $885.8316 | $885.83 | $885.85 | $885.80 | |