| 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 | $156.97 | 8.525% | $170.3517 | $170.35 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.50 | 5.791% | $175.0841 | $175.08 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.40 | 11.697% | $138.9511 | $138.95 | $138.95 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.74 | 10.859% | $118.3309 | $118.33 | $118.35 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.50 | 8.701% | $96.2004 | $96.20 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.44 | 8.795% | $171.2868 | $171.29 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.88 | 5.699% | $9.3861 | $9.39 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.43 | $879.5911 | $879.59 | $879.65 | $879.70 | |