| 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 | $153.42 | 7.836% | $165.442 | $165.44 | $165.45 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.55 | 8.732% | $172.3946 | $172.39 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.32 | 4.612% | $131.0998 | $131.10 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.35 | 6.671% | $86.7769 | $86.78 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.86 | 13.276% | $25.8949 | $25.89 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.25 | 13.269% | $76.1734 | $76.17 | $76.15 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.42 | 9.753% | $84.9708 | $84.97 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.17 | $742.7524 | $742.74 | $742.75 | $742.80 | |