| 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 | $156.99 | 3.444% | $162.3967 | $162.40 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.26 | 13.718% | $44.6457 | $44.65 | $44.65 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.58 | 6.212% | $192.8597 | $192.86 | $192.85 | $192.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.27 | 9.695% | $120.9607 | $120.96 | $120.95 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.54 | 9.358% | $95.732 | $95.73 | $95.75 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.68 | 13.691% | $106.5057 | $106.51 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.70 | 6.688% | $58.3583 | $58.36 | $58.35 | $58.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $724.02 | $781.4588 | $781.47 | $781.45 | $781.50 | |