| 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 | $156.57 | 8.472% | $169.8346 | $169.83 | $169.85 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.53 | 10.466% | $88.9583 | $88.96 | $88.95 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.61 | 6.469% | $124.1535 | $124.15 | $124.15 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.38 | 8.563% | $173.0277 | $173.03 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.75 | 9.769% | $162.1837 | $162.18 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.87 | 8.723% | $40.0862 | $40.09 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.83 | 13.104% | $94.8151 | $94.82 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.54 | $853.0591 | $853.06 | $853.10 | $853.10 | |