| 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 | $158.71 | 7.625% | $170.8116 | $170.81 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.49 | 13.767% | $16.4848 | $16.48 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.87 | 4.805% | $117.2454 | $117.25 | $117.25 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.35 | 7.385% | $17.5574 | $17.56 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.44 | 6.558% | $55.879 | $55.88 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.53 | 7.183% | $28.4356 | $28.44 | $28.45 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.89 | 5.645% | $132.9965 | $133.00 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $506.28 | $539.4103 | $539.42 | $539.45 | $539.40 | |