| 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 | $155.50 | 8.154% | $168.1795 | $168.18 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.73 | 3.219% | $99.8437 | $99.84 | $99.85 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.52 | 3.307% | $218.515 | $218.52 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.47 | 4.243% | $129.7513 | $129.75 | $129.75 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.87 | 9.161% | $187.615 | $187.62 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.68 | 8.507% | $117.9254 | $117.93 | $117.95 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.36 | 8.300% | $176.9189 | $176.92 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.13 | $1,098.7488 | $1,098.76 | $1,098.75 | $1,098.70 | |