| 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 | $168.72 | 7.106% | $180.7092 | $180.71 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.51 | 6.528% | $21.8489 | $21.85 | $21.85 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.84 | 10.129% | $264.1334 | $264.13 | $264.15 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.90 | 11.534% | $171.6508 | $171.65 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.96 | 8.304% | $186.2396 | $186.24 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.59 | 12.403% | $80.4693 | $80.47 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.35 | 8.669% | $54.7148 | $54.71 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.87 | $959.7660 | $959.76 | $959.75 | $959.70 | |