| 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 | $159.39 | 7.550% | $171.4239 | $171.42 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.53 | 7.478% | $95.1503 | $95.15 | $95.15 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.84 | 4.781% | $31.2667 | $31.27 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.56 | 6.138% | $114.162 | $114.16 | $114.15 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.87 | 12.477% | $186.5656 | $186.57 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.41 | 11.558% | $71.8545 | $71.85 | $71.85 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.66 | 3.262% | $240.2494 | $240.25 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.26 | $910.6724 | $910.67 | $910.60 | $910.80 | |