| 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 | $156.58 | 13.450% | $177.64 | $177.64 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.96 | 5.446% | $6.2846 | $6.28 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.66 | 8.751% | $88.8061 | $88.81 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.51 | 10.625% | $137.7392 | $137.74 | $137.75 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.48 | 8.690% | $153.7746 | $153.77 | $153.75 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.86 | 11.465% | $268.4746 | $268.47 | $268.45 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.28 | 4.683% | $86.1332 | $86.13 | $86.15 | $86.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.33 | $918.8523 | $918.84 | $918.85 | $918.80 | |