| 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 | $30.61 | 8.625% | $33.2501 | $33.25 | $33.25 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.94 | 6.536% | $170.3937 | $170.39 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.35 | 3.607% | $172.3502 | $172.35 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.74 | 6.224% | $176.0557 | $176.06 | $176.05 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.34 | 7.675% | $16.5173 | $16.52 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.80 | 10.398% | $252.5906 | $252.59 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.79 | 9.612% | $266.127 | $266.13 | $266.15 | $266.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.57 | $1,087.2846 | $1,087.29 | $1,087.30 | $1,087.40 | |