| 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 | $154.84 | 8.600% | $168.1562 | $168.16 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.26 | 3.131% | $5.4247 | $5.42 | $5.40 | $5.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.49 | 8.810% | $73.4359 | $73.44 | $73.45 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.26 | 6.421% | $91.7988 | $91.80 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.61 | 3.410% | $251.9171 | $251.92 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.42 | 5.665% | $90.259 | $90.26 | $90.25 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.31 | 12.846% | $200.0872 | $200.09 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.19 | $881.0789 | $881.09 | $881.05 | $881.10 | |