| 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 | $170.62 | 5.144% | $179.3967 | $179.40 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.54 | 3.646% | $99.0234 | $99.02 | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.77 | 9.167% | $257.383 | $257.38 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.29 | 8.395% | $33.9168 | $33.92 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.66 | 10.836% | $25.1154 | $25.12 | $25.10 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.96 | 8.584% | $86.8238 | $86.82 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.48 | 8.146% | $150.842 | $150.84 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.32 | $832.5011 | $832.50 | $832.45 | $832.40 | |