| 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 | $158.43 | 8.320% | $171.6114 | $171.61 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.77 | 3.830% | $74.5188 | $74.52 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.29 | 3.261% | $249.1585 | $249.16 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.30 | 9.444% | $131.6611 | $131.66 | $131.65 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.79 | 12.824% | $138.5366 | $138.54 | $138.55 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.47 | 6.590% | $206.2197 | $206.22 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.83 | 7.616% | $8.4263 | $8.43 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.88 | $980.1324 | $980.14 | $980.10 | $980.10 | |