| 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 | $157.43 | 8.585% | $170.9454 | $170.95 | $170.95 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.75 | 8.779% | $170.5111 | $170.51 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.87 | 13.746% | $39.6632 | $39.66 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.34 | 7.688% | $136.053 | $136.05 | $136.05 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.31 | 6.794% | $180.8129 | $180.81 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.95 | 3.583% | $134.6061 | $134.61 | $134.60 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.78 | 3.837% | $53.7668 | $53.77 | $53.75 | $53.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.43 | $886.3585 | $886.36 | $886.30 | $886.40 | |