| 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 | $159.54 | 7.345% | $171.2582 | $171.26 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.25 | 12.653% | $108.4285 | $108.43 | $108.45 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.98 | 11.166% | $146.7169 | $146.72 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.74 | 13.861% | $110.1491 | $110.15 | $110.15 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.84 | 3.288% | $119.6488 | $119.65 | $119.65 | $119.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.51 | 6.771% | $69.9457 | $69.95 | $69.95 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.76 | 3.218% | $83.3589 | $83.36 | $83.35 | $83.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.62 | $809.5061 | $809.52 | $809.50 | $809.40 | |