| 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 | $159.49 | 7.701% | $171.7723 | $171.77 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.41 | 13.367% | $42.4106 | $42.41 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.63 | 4.608% | $14.2581 | $14.26 | $14.25 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.39 | 10.538% | $240.2986 | $240.30 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.77 | 10.193% | $254.2924 | $254.29 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.92 | 12.464% | $139.3654 | $139.37 | $139.35 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.43 | 9.131% | $39.7564 | $39.76 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.04 | $902.1538 | $902.16 | $902.10 | $902.30 | |