| 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 | $158.98 | 8.450% | $172.4138 | $172.41 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.95 | 10.829% | $25.4353 | $25.44 | $25.45 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.87 | 8.742% | $183.6326 | $183.63 | $183.65 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.96 | 9.741% | $208.464 | $208.46 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.51 | 12.603% | $19.7168 | $19.72 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.72 | 10.162% | $33.8418 | $33.84 | $33.85 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.82 | 13.394% | $157.4136 | $157.41 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.81 | $800.9179 | $800.91 | $800.90 | $800.80 | |