| 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 | $157.53 | 8.850% | $171.4714 | $171.47 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.75 | 9.558% | $135.578 | $135.58 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.67 | 13.263% | $83.4409 | $83.44 | $83.45 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.27 | 5.528% | $140.6372 | $140.64 | $140.65 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.34 | 11.780% | $31.6785 | $31.68 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.89 | 11.639% | $80.2573 | $80.26 | $80.25 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.53 | 12.344% | $161.2473 | $161.25 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $731.98 | $804.3106 | $804.32 | $804.35 | $804.30 | |