| 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 | $158.55 | 6.818% | $169.3599 | $169.36 | $169.35 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.39 | 4.569% | $40.144 | $40.14 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.63 | 13.443% | $224.1974 | $224.20 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.36 | 11.383% | $92.8489 | $92.85 | $92.85 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.87 | 12.500% | $234.9788 | $234.98 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.86 | 7.422% | $77.1934 | $77.19 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.62 | 3.723% | $7.9037 | $7.90 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.28 | $846.6261 | $846.62 | $846.65 | $846.60 | |