| 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 | $154.81 | 8.596% | $168.1175 | $168.12 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.44 | 8.526% | $55.8258 | $55.83 | $55.85 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.78 | 8.808% | $207.5839 | $207.58 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.93 | 11.395% | $135.8239 | $135.82 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.79 | 12.868% | $90.0574 | $90.06 | $90.05 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.41 | 4.549% | $162.4796 | $162.48 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.26 | 8.752% | $269.9877 | $269.99 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.42 | $1,089.8758 | $1,089.88 | $1,089.90 | $1,089.90 | |