| 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 | $153.50 | 5.702% | $162.2526 | $162.25 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.91 | 11.642% | $223.1835 | $223.18 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.27 | 8.336% | $84.7946 | $84.79 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.69 | 4.831% | $17.4963 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.26 | 8.753% | $122.0861 | $122.09 | $122.10 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.31 | 11.314% | $8.1371 | $8.14 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.93 | 7.194% | $93.1837 | $93.18 | $93.20 | $93.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.87 | $711.1339 | $711.13 | $711.20 | $711.20 | |