| 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 | $157.26 | 8.585% | $170.7608 | $170.76 | $170.75 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.70 | 7.859% | $8.3051 | $8.31 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.37 | 12.539% | $184.9804 | $184.98 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.36 | 11.412% | $270.0181 | $270.02 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.95 | 11.540% | $65.7528 | $65.75 | $65.75 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.26 | 6.127% | $118.0769 | $118.08 | $118.10 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.97 | 13.688% | $107.9695 | $107.97 | $107.95 | $108.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.87 | $925.8636 | $925.87 | $925.85 | $926.00 | |