| 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 | $155.97 | 8.586% | $169.3616 | $169.36 | $169.35 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.42 | 13.719% | $11.8495 | $11.85 | $11.85 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.57 | 10.512% | $23.8374 | $23.84 | $23.85 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.59 | 8.321% | $78.6302 | $78.63 | $78.65 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.59 | 8.547% | $222.0763 | $222.08 | $222.10 | $222.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.64 | 9.321% | $270.7225 | $270.72 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.47 | 6.109% | $159.6622 | $159.66 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.25 | $936.1397 | $936.14 | $936.15 | $936.10 | |