| 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 | $158.26 | 8.809% | $172.2011 | $172.20 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.63 | 6.778% | $83.9595 | $83.96 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.39 | 5.650% | $18.3725 | $18.37 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.48 | 5.512% | $194.6485 | $194.65 | $194.65 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.33 | 13.322% | $148.8258 | $148.83 | $148.85 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.46 | 9.350% | $37.682 | $37.68 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.66 | 5.333% | $262.9744 | $262.97 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.21 | $918.6638 | $918.66 | $918.65 | $918.70 | |