| 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 | $154.50 | 10.138% | $170.1632 | $170.16 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.84 | 10.216% | $148.6153 | $148.62 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.60 | 5.764% | $149.7618 | $149.76 | $149.75 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.58 | 10.579% | $158.7693 | $158.77 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.73 | 12.501% | $91.9471 | $91.95 | $91.95 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.56 | 7.859% | $77.1839 | $77.18 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.82 | 7.655% | $55.7868 | $55.79 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.63 | $852.2274 | $852.23 | $852.20 | $852.30 | |