| 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 | $155.30 | 7.138% | $166.3853 | $166.39 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.74 | 4.495% | $126.1673 | $126.17 | $126.15 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.59 | 7.831% | $187.1838 | $187.18 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.46 | 5.598% | $145.155 | $145.16 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.56 | 8.637% | $72.3088 | $72.31 | $72.30 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.98 | 4.870% | $104.849 | $104.85 | $104.85 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.65 | 9.459% | $6.1844 | $6.18 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $759.28 | $808.2336 | $808.24 | $808.25 | $808.30 | |