| 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 | $158.46 | 7.435% | $170.2415 | $170.24 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.69 | 8.517% | $254.6785 | $254.68 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.82 | 13.255% | $31.5075 | $31.51 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.35 | 3.624% | $141.2913 | $141.29 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.75 | 5.486% | $6.0654 | $6.07 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.33 | 7.477% | $226.0564 | $226.06 | $226.05 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.92 | 13.517% | $229.2135 | $229.21 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.32 | $1,059.0541 | $1,059.06 | $1,059.05 | $1,059.10 | |