| 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 | $158.95 | 7.863% | $171.4482 | $171.45 | $171.45 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.81 | 7.754% | $134.4878 | $134.49 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.76 | 6.257% | $75.1875 | $75.19 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.35 | 7.134% | $25.0158 | $25.02 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.94 | 4.796% | $249.3516 | $249.35 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.87 | 7.666% | $95.6828 | $95.68 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.37 | 9.328% | $200.4748 | $200.47 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.05 | $951.6485 | $951.65 | $951.65 | $951.70 | |