| 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 | $168.92 | 8.463% | $183.2157 | $183.22 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.72 | 9.374% | $170.3172 | $170.32 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.82 | 6.787% | $8.3507 | $8.35 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.80 | 3.472% | $142.5844 | $142.58 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.88 | 12.194% | $49.2307 | $49.23 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.45 | 9.243% | $21.2478 | $21.25 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.26 | 5.352% | $256.2793 | $256.28 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.85 | $831.2258 | $831.23 | $831.25 | $831.20 | |