| 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 | $165.50 | 8.336% | $179.2961 | $179.30 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.91 | 12.647% | $108.0397 | $108.04 | $108.05 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.41 | 11.185% | $93.8513 | $93.85 | $93.85 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.70 | 7.130% | $24.3185 | $24.32 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.74 | 5.751% | $65.2907 | $65.29 | $65.30 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.64 | 8.225% | $158.7011 | $158.70 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.48 | 13.569% | $233.3616 | $233.36 | $233.35 | $233.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.38 | $862.8590 | $862.86 | $862.85 | $862.90 | |