| 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 | $158.58 | 10.498% | $175.2277 | $175.23 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.73 | 4.602% | $7.0397 | $7.04 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.99 | 12.642% | $182.4688 | $182.47 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.44 | 8.269% | $271.1489 | $271.15 | $271.15 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.77 | 6.767% | $95.8447 | $95.84 | $95.85 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.44 | 10.145% | $81.9919 | $81.99 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.40 | 5.528% | $155.5483 | $155.55 | $155.55 | $155.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.35 | $969.2700 | $969.27 | $969.30 | $969.10 | |