| 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 | $158.85 | 6.530% | $169.2229 | $169.22 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.97 | 5.389% | $153.8363 | $153.84 | $153.85 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.58 | 11.822% | $140.4261 | $140.43 | $140.45 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.93 | 10.689% | $9.8845 | $9.88 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.62 | 13.818% | $51.9238 | $51.92 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.48 | 5.497% | $72.2443 | $72.24 | $72.25 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.87 | 4.346% | $103.1669 | $103.17 | $103.15 | $103.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $652.30 | $700.7048 | $700.70 | $700.70 | $700.60 | |