| 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 | $159.39 | 7.518% | $171.3729 | $171.37 | $171.35 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.35 | 9.535% | $10.2415 | $10.24 | $10.25 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.51 | 6.287% | $24.9881 | $24.99 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.45 | 7.293% | $249.4026 | $249.40 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.89 | 12.524% | $71.8916 | $71.89 | $71.90 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.77 | 11.556% | $90.1038 | $90.10 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.62 | 12.397% | $220.995 | $221.00 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.98 | $838.9955 | $838.99 | $839.00 | $839.00 | |