| 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 | $168.93 | 6.387% | $179.7196 | $179.72 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.79 | 7.248% | $145.6321 | $145.63 | $145.65 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.34 | 8.865% | $42.8275 | $42.83 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.49 | 11.844% | $237.6573 | $237.66 | $237.65 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.96 | 11.726% | $99.3914 | $99.39 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.49 | 12.235% | $6.1617 | $6.16 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.50 | 8.272% | $143.4604 | $143.46 | $143.45 | $143.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.50 | $854.8500 | $854.85 | $854.85 | $854.90 | |