| 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 | $159.59 | 8.703% | $173.4791 | $173.48 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.31 | 10.184% | $42.2115 | $42.21 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.45 | 7.235% | $193.5056 | $193.51 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.89 | 5.406% | $235.9935 | $235.99 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.28 | 12.225% | $277.51 | $277.51 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.79 | 9.529% | $8.5323 | $8.53 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.52 | 6.494% | $168.8143 | $168.81 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.83 | $1,100.0463 | $1,100.04 | $1,100.05 | $1,100.00 | |