| 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 | $160.53 | 5.528% | $169.4041 | $169.40 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.52 | 13.594% | $8.5423 | $8.54 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.77 | 8.235% | $211.8917 | $211.89 | $211.90 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.37 | 3.485% | $87.3103 | $87.31 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.62 | 13.322% | $205.8154 | $205.82 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.36 | 7.231% | $69.0139 | $69.01 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.38 | 8.122% | $28.5226 | $28.52 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.55 | $780.5003 | $780.49 | $780.45 | $780.40 | |