| 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 | $239.83 | 8.756% | $260.8295 | $260.83 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.89 | 5.708% | $171.1307 | $171.13 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.55 | 7.860% | $111.689 | $111.69 | $111.70 | $111.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.80 | 10.589% | $6.4142 | $6.41 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.79 | 3.865% | $165.9659 | $165.97 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.43 | 11.178% | $88.3087 | $88.31 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.69 | 3.748% | $75.4144 | $75.41 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.98 | $879.7524 | $879.75 | $879.75 | $879.70 | |