| 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 | $155.35 | 8.375% | $168.3606 | $168.36 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.35 | 10.272% | $34.5703 | $34.57 | $34.55 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.56 | 12.260% | $88.1915 | $88.19 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.47 | 3.166% | $40.7196 | $40.72 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.31 | 13.259% | $157.7811 | $157.78 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.75 | 11.541% | $117.9546 | $117.95 | $117.95 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.64 | 4.265% | $233.1782 | $233.18 | $233.20 | $233.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.43 | $840.7559 | $840.75 | $840.75 | $840.90 | |