| 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 | $159.53 | 7.839% | $172.0356 | $172.04 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.99 | 5.338% | $244.3736 | $244.37 | $244.35 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.51 | 5.221% | $105.7576 | $105.76 | $105.75 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.51 | 6.668% | $29.3444 | $29.34 | $29.35 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.26 | 13.694% | $8.2542 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.48 | 7.149% | $234.0991 | $234.10 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.69 | 10.268% | $214.6808 | $214.68 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.97 | $1,008.5453 | $1,008.54 | $1,008.55 | $1,008.60 | |