| 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 | $159.88 | 7.575% | $171.9909 | $171.99 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.76 | 7.127% | $43.665 | $43.67 | $43.65 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.94 | 12.414% | $10.0498 | $10.05 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.77 | 8.707% | $125.8501 | $125.85 | $125.85 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.81 | 4.228% | $135.2984 | $135.30 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.55 | 11.512% | $278.2782 | $278.28 | $278.30 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.73 | 11.690% | $45.4913 | $45.49 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.44 | $810.6237 | $810.63 | $810.65 | $810.70 | |