| 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 | $157.77 | 7.852% | $170.1581 | $170.16 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.89 | 6.785% | $213.4525 | $213.45 | $213.45 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.57 | 11.275% | $106.3455 | $106.35 | $106.35 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.50 | 12.270% | $52.2056 | $52.21 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.63 | 12.682% | $158.4647 | $158.46 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.36 | 4.345% | $40.0267 | $40.03 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.42 | 3.690% | $150.786 | $150.79 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.14 | $891.4391 | $891.45 | $891.45 | $891.50 | |