| 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 | $159.78 | 8.405% | $173.2095 | $173.21 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.47 | 3.130% | $194.3691 | $194.37 | $194.35 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.87 | 9.140% | $77.3475 | $77.35 | $77.35 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.45 | 9.339% | $55.1615 | $55.16 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.75 | 8.126% | $132.7247 | $132.72 | $132.70 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.84 | 13.119% | $66.5592 | $66.56 | $66.55 | $66.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.94 | 5.384% | $127.4514 | $127.45 | $127.45 | $127.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.10 | $826.8229 | $826.82 | $826.75 | $826.90 | |