| 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 | $156.28 | 7.128% | $167.4196 | $167.42 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.73 | 9.810% | $23.8617 | $23.86 | $23.85 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.42 | 10.454% | $233.5218 | $233.52 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.89 | 7.869% | $200.5177 | $200.52 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.42 | 12.130% | $89.0536 | $89.05 | $89.05 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.83 | 8.825% | $84.6985 | $84.70 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.62 | 10.635% | $12.8558 | $12.86 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $744.19 | $811.9287 | $811.93 | $811.85 | $812.00 | |