| 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 | $157.80 | 5.730% | $166.8419 | $166.84 | $166.85 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.28 | 9.370% | $220.1399 | $220.14 | $220.15 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.61 | 9.128% | $78.1466 | $78.15 | $78.15 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.85 | 3.298% | $60.7909 | $60.79 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.75 | 3.553% | $178.8878 | $178.89 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.42 | 4.731% | $87.3666 | $87.37 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.96 | 5.569% | $31.6285 | $31.63 | $31.65 | $31.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.67 | $823.8022 | $823.81 | $823.85 | $823.70 | |