| 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 | $160.43 | 9.225% | $175.2297 | $175.23 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.58 | 6.553% | $19.7975 | $19.80 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.63 | 3.775% | $223.77 | $223.77 | $223.75 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.82 | 12.824% | $138.5704 | $138.57 | $138.55 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.94 | 7.389% | $22.4873 | $22.49 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.85 | 7.713% | $60.1577 | $60.16 | $60.15 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.47 | 10.322% | $275.2203 | $275.22 | $275.20 | $275.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.72 | $915.2329 | $915.24 | $915.20 | $915.30 | |