| 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 | $162.55 | 5.455% | $171.4171 | $171.42 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.41 | 4.874% | $81.183 | $81.18 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.44 | 3.648% | $40.8788 | $40.88 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.82 | 5.574% | $227.8498 | $227.85 | $227.85 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.83 | 3.721% | $160.5912 | $160.59 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.74 | 8.569% | $38.8026 | $38.80 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.77 | 11.177% | $148.7215 | $148.72 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.56 | $869.4440 | $869.44 | $869.45 | $869.40 | |