| 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 | $152.50 | 6.725% | $162.7556 | $162.76 | $162.75 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.62 | 12.163% | $42.1957 | $42.20 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.93 | 8.231% | $223.9624 | $223.96 | $223.95 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.32 | 12.642% | $108.4968 | $108.50 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.31 | 4.309% | $225.6308 | $225.63 | $225.65 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.27 | 5.432% | $18.2081 | $18.21 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.30 | 6.232% | $172.4145 | $172.41 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.25 | $953.6639 | $953.67 | $953.65 | $953.70 | |