| 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 | $159.28 | 7.815% | $171.7277 | $171.73 | $171.75 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.87 | 7.668% | $27.8537 | $27.85 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.79 | 5.600% | $8.2262 | $8.23 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.40 | 13.175% | $184.928 | $184.93 | $184.95 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.48 | 9.759% | $93.822 | $93.82 | $93.80 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.92 | 6.841% | $80.0453 | $80.05 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.86 | 9.767% | $54.7298 | $54.73 | $54.75 | $54.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $566.60 | $621.3327 | $621.34 | $621.40 | $621.20 | |