| 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 | $168.47 | 8.847% | $183.3745 | $183.37 | $183.35 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.81 | 9.138% | $226.7997 | $226.80 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.58 | 4.404% | $218.8099 | $218.81 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.47 | 8.498% | $98.1581 | $98.16 | $98.15 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.74 | 10.664% | $15.2052 | $15.21 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.86 | 9.729% | $38.2515 | $38.25 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.79 | 10.438% | $78.1791 | $78.18 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.72 | $858.7780 | $858.78 | $858.75 | $858.90 | |