| 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 | $163.81 | 5.304% | $172.4985 | $172.50 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.46 | 10.322% | $135.1003 | $135.10 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.68 | 13.579% | $25.7597 | $25.76 | $25.75 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.83 | 3.271% | $259.0346 | $259.03 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.32 | 10.577% | $99.8731 | $99.87 | $99.85 | $99.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.75 | 12.258% | $45.7451 | $45.75 | $45.75 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.45 | 5.542% | $39.5255 | $39.53 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.30 | $777.5368 | $777.54 | $777.55 | $777.50 | |