| 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 | $149.36 | 13.451% | $169.4504 | $169.45 | $169.45 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.91 | 5.663% | $36.887 | $36.89 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.96 | 10.633% | $8.8064 | $8.81 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.79 | 10.431% | $8.6026 | $8.60 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.61 | 6.317% | $121.8499 | $121.85 | $121.85 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.35 | 9.838% | $160.7479 | $160.75 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.87 | 3.754% | $82.8683 | $82.87 | $82.85 | $82.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.85 | $589.2125 | $589.22 | $589.20 | $589.20 | |