| 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 | $158.73 | 4.684% | $166.1649 | $166.16 | $166.15 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.39 | 4.452% | $236.4689 | $236.47 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.84 | 7.526% | $41.7631 | $41.76 | $41.75 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.79 | 9.349% | $138.6436 | $138.64 | $138.65 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.45 | 7.128% | $157.9602 | $157.96 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.80 | 9.874% | $101.9631 | $101.96 | $101.95 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.50 | 4.180% | $9.8971 | $9.90 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.50 | $852.8609 | $852.85 | $852.80 | $853.00 | |