| 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 | $157.78 | 8.307% | $170.8868 | $170.89 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.69 | 3.657% | $98.1528 | $98.15 | $98.15 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.91 | 10.675% | $55.2379 | $55.24 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.95 | 6.475% | $190.537 | $190.54 | $190.55 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.52 | 6.178% | $9.0464 | $9.05 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.83 | 5.540% | $125.4132 | $125.41 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.91 | 9.418% | $262.5047 | $262.50 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.59 | $911.7788 | $911.78 | $911.80 | $911.70 | |