| 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 | $158.40 | 6.759% | $169.1063 | $169.11 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.63 | 5.237% | $88.0097 | $88.01 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.80 | 13.119% | $8.8233 | $8.82 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.43 | 11.350% | $18.2948 | $18.29 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.93 | 8.203% | $51.8617 | $51.86 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.58 | 13.413% | $93.6565 | $93.66 | $93.65 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.80 | 3.608% | $190.4315 | $190.43 | $190.45 | $190.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $580.57 | $620.1838 | $620.18 | $620.15 | $620.20 | |