| 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 | $157.74 | 3.581% | $163.3887 | $163.39 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.91 | 10.577% | $87.2563 | $87.26 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.99 | 13.516% | $19.2864 | $19.29 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.85 | 6.396% | $131.7714 | $131.77 | $131.75 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.92 | 11.197% | $138.9073 | $138.91 | $138.90 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.98 | 9.619% | $87.6733 | $87.67 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.92 | 10.554% | $197.8032 | $197.80 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.31 | $826.0866 | $826.09 | $826.05 | $826.20 | |