| 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 | $156.40 | 5.279% | $164.6564 | $164.66 | $164.65 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.96 | 11.697% | $160.799 | $160.80 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.94 | 8.314% | $51.9257 | $51.93 | $51.95 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.30 | 8.513% | $94.7318 | $94.73 | $94.75 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.44 | 10.637% | $51.3798 | $51.38 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.67 | 10.778% | $134.7836 | $134.78 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.80 | 11.870% | $150.8008 | $150.80 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $738.51 | $809.0771 | $809.08 | $809.15 | $809.10 | |