| 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 | $149.85 | 6.649% | $159.8135 | $159.81 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.83 | 8.508% | $86.6219 | $86.62 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.69 | 11.862% | $52.2284 | $52.23 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.55 | 5.651% | $116.7972 | $116.80 | $116.80 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.53 | 3.796% | $170.7756 | $170.78 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.78 | 3.521% | $187.1453 | $187.15 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.47 | 8.746% | $84.2455 | $84.25 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.70 | $857.6274 | $857.64 | $857.65 | $857.50 | |