| 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 | $154.30 | 9.190% | $168.4802 | $168.48 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.67 | 6.247% | $120.771 | $120.77 | $120.75 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.38 | 7.525% | $6.8601 | $6.86 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.32 | 7.411% | $48.6787 | $48.68 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.71 | 8.292% | $43.0028 | $43.00 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.74 | 10.198% | $265.2907 | $265.29 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.26 | 4.532% | $188.4294 | $188.43 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.38 | $841.5129 | $841.51 | $841.55 | $841.60 | |