| 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 | $158.64 | 8.250% | $171.7278 | $171.73 | $171.75 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.77 | 13.543% | $90.5733 | $90.57 | $90.55 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.81 | 3.114% | $14.24 | $14.24 | $14.25 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.45 | 13.588% | $60.7128 | $60.71 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.82 | 3.871% | $8.1227 | $8.12 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.72 | 9.750% | $103.9552 | $103.96 | $103.95 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.31 | 10.325% | $68.7435 | $68.74 | $68.75 | $68.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $470.52 | $518.0753 | $518.07 | $518.05 | $518.00 | |