| 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 | $156.78 | 8.273% | $169.7504 | $169.75 | $169.75 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.31 | 9.510% | $137.227 | $137.23 | $137.25 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.76 | 10.811% | $76.1936 | $76.19 | $76.20 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.88 | 8.397% | $99.5952 | $99.60 | $99.60 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.96 | 9.729% | $32.8748 | $32.87 | $32.85 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.56 | 9.303% | $48.7054 | $48.71 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.87 | 7.497% | $26.7345 | $26.73 | $26.75 | $26.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.12 | $591.0809 | $591.08 | $591.10 | $591.10 | |