| 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 | $165.57 | 8.270% | $179.2626 | $179.26 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.75 | 6.477% | $103.0165 | $103.02 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.87 | 9.141% | $54.4286 | $54.43 | $54.45 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.95 | 7.575% | $23.6127 | $23.61 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.84 | 5.709% | $13.573 | $13.57 | $13.55 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.55 | 6.117% | $90.7831 | $90.78 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.92 | 3.318% | $236.5156 | $236.52 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $661.45 | $701.1921 | $701.19 | $701.15 | $701.20 | |