| 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 | $152.35 | 11.201% | $169.4147 | $169.41 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.37 | 4.145% | $160.7686 | $160.77 | $160.75 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.53 | 8.838% | $98.531 | $98.53 | $98.55 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.87 | 11.477% | $50.0197 | $50.02 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.97 | 12.847% | $127.4833 | $127.48 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.98 | 3.671% | $80.8426 | $80.84 | $80.85 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.92 | 9.595% | $134.7142 | $134.71 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.99 | $821.7741 | $821.76 | $821.75 | $821.70 | |