| 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 | $156.99 | 7.229% | $168.3388 | $168.34 | $168.35 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.81 | 3.371% | $52.5228 | $52.52 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.59 | 7.350% | $263.6409 | $263.64 | $263.65 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.78 | 4.336% | $107.2365 | $107.24 | $107.25 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.94 | 6.291% | $154.0582 | $154.06 | $154.05 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.87 | 8.282% | $37.7579 | $37.76 | $37.75 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.92 | 3.273% | $110.4195 | $110.42 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.90 | $893.9746 | $893.98 | $893.95 | $893.90 | |