| 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 | $227.54 | 13.178% | $257.5252 | $257.53 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.58 | 6.445% | $175.1872 | $175.19 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.99 | 8.431% | $175.6474 | $175.65 | $175.65 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.82 | 8.136% | $41.9784 | $41.98 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.90 | 9.240% | $42.4944 | $42.49 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.28 | 7.419% | $27.1555 | $27.16 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.77 | 10.598% | $163.4307 | $163.43 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.88 | $883.4188 | $883.43 | $883.50 | $883.40 | |