| 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 | $157.42 | 7.415% | $169.0927 | $169.09 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.71 | 10.651% | $8.5312 | $8.53 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.66 | 8.434% | $253.3669 | $253.37 | $253.35 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.43 | 5.799% | $159.1534 | $159.15 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.36 | 5.510% | $169.1958 | $169.20 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.37 | 7.812% | $37.055 | $37.06 | $37.05 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.82 | 9.468% | $84.0933 | $84.09 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.77 | $880.4883 | $880.49 | $880.50 | $880.60 | |