| 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 | $158.63 | 8.680% | $172.3991 | $172.40 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.59 | 5.337% | $24.849 | $24.85 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.40 | 8.397% | $208.5558 | $208.56 | $208.55 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.64 | 10.170% | $168.1635 | $168.16 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.63 | 8.788% | $80.1006 | $80.10 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.81 | 5.435% | $157.9522 | $157.95 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.84 | 13.290% | $100.6468 | $100.65 | $100.65 | $100.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.54 | $912.6670 | $912.67 | $912.65 | $912.70 | |