| 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 | $158.25 | 8.216% | $171.2518 | $171.25 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.87 | 13.663% | $30.5412 | $30.54 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.44 | 7.773% | $52.2052 | $52.21 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.41 | 9.759% | $60.8175 | $60.82 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.65 | 8.706% | $207.248 | $207.25 | $207.25 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.71 | 10.404% | $264.6494 | $264.65 | $264.65 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.64 | 3.179% | $158.5242 | $158.52 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.97 | $945.2373 | $945.24 | $945.20 | $945.10 | |