| 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 | $154.50 | 7.690% | $166.3811 | $166.38 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.96 | 8.500% | $259.2716 | $259.27 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.95 | 6.539% | $58.5432 | $58.54 | $58.55 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.97 | 9.264% | $87.3784 | $87.38 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.64 | 12.615% | $139.2372 | $139.24 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.62 | 7.375% | $89.787 | $89.79 | $89.80 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.91 | 13.719% | $197.7687 | $197.77 | $197.75 | $197.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.55 | $998.3672 | $998.37 | $998.40 | $998.40 | |