| 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 | $163.96 | 4.375% | $171.1333 | $171.13 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.90 | 5.823% | $113.1248 | $113.12 | $113.10 | $113.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.84 | 7.284% | $264.8198 | $264.82 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.27 | 8.381% | $47.9803 | $47.98 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.34 | 6.706% | $55.8499 | $55.85 | $55.85 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.49 | 3.428% | $80.1464 | $80.15 | $80.15 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.72 | 5.588% | $95.7894 | $95.79 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.52 | $828.8439 | $828.84 | $828.85 | $828.70 | |