| 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 | $154.79 | 8.595% | $168.0942 | $168.09 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.77 | 3.630% | $71.2664 | $71.27 | $71.25 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.81 | 4.133% | $67.4886 | $67.49 | $67.50 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.71 | 8.643% | $197.4152 | $197.42 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.28 | 13.756% | $188.0159 | $188.02 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.44 | 7.489% | $114.4113 | $114.41 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.73 | 3.726% | $53.6575 | $53.66 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.53 | $860.3491 | $860.36 | $860.30 | $860.40 | |