| 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 | $162.25 | 5.128% | $170.5702 | $170.57 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.56 | 3.853% | $248.7902 | $248.79 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.75 | 7.810% | $70.8851 | $70.89 | $70.90 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.55 | 11.287% | $13.9665 | $13.97 | $13.95 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.96 | 12.768% | $17.9978 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.45 | 5.868% | $141.2808 | $141.28 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.45 | 7.123% | $155.8104 | $155.81 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.97 | $819.3010 | $819.31 | $819.30 | $819.40 | |