| 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 | $171.91 | 13.721% | $195.4978 | $195.50 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.35 | 11.191% | $257.2404 | $257.24 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.39 | 6.344% | $65.2846 | $65.28 | $65.30 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.31 | 9.424% | $78.0303 | $78.03 | $78.05 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.39 | 12.662% | $116.4812 | $116.48 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.50 | 9.730% | $38.9542 | $38.95 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.44 | 7.727% | $146.9827 | $146.98 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.29 | $898.4712 | $898.46 | $898.55 | $898.50 | |