| 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 | $160.68 | 10.225% | $177.1095 | $177.11 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.72 | 12.486% | $143.6671 | $143.67 | $143.65 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.35 | 3.784% | $84.4283 | $84.43 | $84.45 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.90 | 11.535% | $21.0801 | $21.08 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.89 | 11.739% | $80.3292 | $80.33 | $80.35 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.48 | 9.562% | $88.1755 | $88.18 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.56 | 7.475% | $213.4024 | $213.40 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.58 | $808.1921 | $808.20 | $808.25 | $808.20 | |