| 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 | $162.79 | 6.765% | $173.8027 | $173.80 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.78 | 3.158% | $142.1311 | $142.13 | $142.15 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.32 | 12.522% | $137.6369 | $137.64 | $137.65 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.55 | 8.840% | $212.8366 | $212.84 | $212.85 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.63 | 7.323% | $222.8347 | $222.83 | $222.85 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.97 | 6.689% | $54.3794 | $54.38 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.84 | 9.421% | $44.6875 | $44.69 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.88 | $988.3089 | $988.31 | $988.40 | $988.20 | |