| 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 | $160.99 | 6.554% | $171.5413 | $171.54 | $171.55 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.66 | 8.218% | $271.2592 | $271.26 | $271.25 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.58 | 10.815% | $37.2117 | $37.21 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.34 | 13.453% | $72.9957 | $73.00 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.39 | 5.806% | $26.8641 | $26.86 | $26.85 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.65 | 8.318% | $177.2624 | $177.26 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.77 | 11.477% | $170.3034 | $170.30 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.38 | $927.4378 | $927.43 | $927.40 | $927.50 | |