| 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 | $158.80 | 8.630% | $172.5044 | $172.50 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.99 | 5.254% | $85.2452 | $85.25 | $85.25 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.34 | 8.129% | $203.6502 | $203.65 | $203.65 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.53 | 13.419% | $62.9816 | $62.98 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.70 | 3.388% | $30.7062 | $30.71 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.99 | 13.349% | $43.0613 | $43.06 | $43.05 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.82 | 5.670% | $156.2014 | $156.20 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $699.17 | $754.3503 | $754.35 | $754.35 | $754.40 | |