| 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 | $98.73 | 9.546% | $108.1548 | $108.15 | $108.15 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.69 | 6.199% | $170.6512 | $170.65 | $170.65 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.58 | 7.635% | $131.939 | $131.94 | $131.95 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.77 | 6.470% | $79.6076 | $79.61 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.63 | 5.707% | $24.9786 | $24.98 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.30 | 5.681% | $22.5101 | $22.51 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.62 | 8.275% | $26.6573 | $26.66 | $26.65 | $26.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $526.32 | $564.4986 | $564.50 | $564.50 | $564.60 | |