| 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 | $159.75 | 7.855% | $172.2984 | $172.30 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.39 | 6.790% | $69.83 | $69.83 | $69.85 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.47 | 5.536% | $194.6823 | $194.68 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.33 | 13.767% | $116.4178 | $116.42 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.34 | 7.830% | $54.2816 | $54.28 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.44 | 8.860% | $207.313 | $207.31 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.75 | 12.487% | $268.5627 | $268.56 | $268.55 | $268.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.47 | $1,083.3858 | $1,083.38 | $1,083.40 | $1,083.40 | |