| 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 | $157.47 | 7.841% | $169.8172 | $169.82 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.40 | 8.240% | $83.7778 | $83.78 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.77 | 6.625% | $142.6323 | $142.63 | $142.65 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.56 | 9.370% | $259.8194 | $259.82 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.47 | 5.283% | $33.1326 | $33.13 | $33.15 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.73 | 12.404% | $132.3332 | $132.33 | $132.35 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.99 | 4.536% | $147.3853 | $147.39 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.39 | $968.8978 | $968.90 | $968.95 | $968.80 | |