| 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 | $155.83 | 10.247% | $171.7979 | $171.80 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.43 | 3.794% | $51.3054 | $51.31 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.63 | 3.603% | $14.1211 | $14.12 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.26 | 12.587% | $64.4673 | $64.47 | $64.45 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.63 | 3.237% | $131.7614 | $131.76 | $131.75 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.50 | 11.510% | $185.6642 | $185.66 | $185.65 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.56 | 11.376% | $220.0344 | $220.03 | $220.05 | $220.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.84 | $839.1517 | $839.15 | $839.10 | $839.20 | |