| 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 | $159.74 | 9.863% | $175.4952 | $175.50 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.80 | 7.477% | $7.3084 | $7.31 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.84 | 3.551% | $199.6877 | $199.69 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.25 | 10.839% | $20.2281 | $20.23 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.87 | 7.600% | $125.7521 | $125.75 | $125.75 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.86 | 7.189% | $95.2481 | $95.25 | $95.25 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.84 | 4.823% | $35.4721 | $35.47 | $35.45 | $35.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $617.20 | $659.1917 | $659.20 | $659.20 | $659.20 | |