| 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 | $158.83 | 7.369% | $170.5342 | $170.53 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.70 | 5.478% | $135.7502 | $135.75 | $135.75 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.91 | 6.412% | $249.9724 | $249.97 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.82 | 13.406% | $10.0024 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.73 | 8.380% | $122.1768 | $122.18 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.51 | 7.776% | $40.4268 | $40.43 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.83 | 11.356% | $95.5769 | $95.58 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.33 | $824.4397 | $824.44 | $824.50 | $824.50 | |