| 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 | $160.28 | 7.185% | $171.7961 | $171.80 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.31 | 12.595% | $151.2263 | $151.23 | $151.25 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.85 | 8.639% | $220.3742 | $220.37 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.95 | 7.815% | $73.2603 | $73.26 | $73.25 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.91 | 7.840% | $22.5493 | $22.55 | $22.55 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.47 | 9.487% | $210.7296 | $210.73 | $210.75 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.63 | 4.398% | $98.7918 | $98.79 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.40 | $948.7276 | $948.73 | $948.75 | $948.70 | |