| 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 | $155.51 | 8.279% | $168.3847 | $168.38 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.60 | 10.680% | $8.4117 | $8.41 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.64 | 5.431% | $242.1117 | $242.11 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.97 | 12.654% | $96.8486 | $96.85 | $96.85 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.91 | 3.764% | $180.456 | $180.46 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.40 | 5.436% | $144.8691 | $144.87 | $144.85 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.71 | 12.416% | $68.2478 | $68.25 | $68.25 | $68.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.74 | $909.3296 | $909.33 | $909.30 | $909.30 | |