| 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 | $157.65 | 8.592% | $171.1953 | $171.20 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.68 | 8.342% | $176.2508 | $176.25 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.32 | 9.776% | $61.8258 | $61.83 | $61.85 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.99 | 12.839% | $25.9417 | $25.94 | $25.95 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.96 | 8.319% | $147.2705 | $147.27 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.81 | 3.363% | $13.2408 | $13.24 | $13.25 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.64 | 4.588% | $222.3959 | $222.40 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.05 | $818.1208 | $818.13 | $818.15 | $818.10 | |