| 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 | $163.30 | 7.845% | $176.1109 | $176.11 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.72 | 8.540% | $218.9469 | $218.95 | $218.95 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.47 | 8.121% | $117.2788 | $117.28 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.26 | 7.341% | $5.6461 | $5.65 | $5.65 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.92 | 11.190% | $113.3248 | $113.32 | $113.30 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.56 | 13.209% | $41.3892 | $41.39 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.82 | 8.443% | $186.3268 | $186.33 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.05 | $859.0235 | $859.03 | $859.05 | $858.90 | |