| 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 | $148.71 | 5.179% | $156.4117 | $156.41 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.70 | 5.337% | $75.5266 | $75.53 | $75.55 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.89 | 6.142% | $84.7968 | $84.80 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.31 | 8.289% | $183.3441 | $183.34 | $183.35 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.83 | 12.802% | $272.7891 | $272.79 | $272.80 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.54 | 8.377% | $77.5329 | $77.53 | $77.55 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.34 | 4.615% | $31.7402 | $31.74 | $31.75 | $31.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.32 | $882.1414 | $882.14 | $882.20 | $882.00 | |