| 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 | $155.95 | 12.545% | $175.5139 | $175.51 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.73 | 4.309% | $7.02 | $7.02 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.78 | 12.517% | $50.3851 | $50.39 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.87 | 7.793% | $73.1591 | $73.16 | $73.15 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.51 | 12.469% | $127.6636 | $127.66 | $127.65 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.71 | 7.102% | $148.5612 | $148.56 | $148.55 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.52 | 8.269% | $17.886 | $17.89 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $544.07 | $600.1889 | $600.19 | $600.15 | $600.30 | |