| 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 | $157.50 | 7.799% | $169.7834 | $169.78 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.55 | 6.529% | $158.2488 | $158.25 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.48 | 9.114% | $88.9061 | $88.91 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.27 | 8.852% | $20.9758 | $20.98 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.97 | 12.850% | $87.9891 | $87.99 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.95 | 7.859% | $48.4826 | $48.48 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.89 | 8.150% | $11.7775 | $11.78 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.61 | $586.1633 | $586.17 | $586.25 | $586.20 | |