| 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 | $156.63 | 8.760% | $170.3508 | $170.35 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.34 | 9.175% | $86.6194 | $86.62 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.25 | 10.712% | $178.5231 | $178.52 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.57 | 13.685% | $196.1862 | $196.19 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.53 | 5.715% | $159.1328 | $159.13 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.43 | 6.816% | $249.3406 | $249.34 | $249.35 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.85 | 11.708% | $57.9206 | $57.92 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.60 | $1,098.0735 | $1,098.07 | $1,098.05 | $1,098.00 | |