| 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 | $156.29 | 8.683% | $169.8607 | $169.86 | $169.85 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.51 | 5.700% | $78.7571 | $78.76 | $78.75 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.25 | 8.422% | $201.936 | $201.94 | $201.95 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.69 | 4.306% | $155.0926 | $155.09 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.56 | 7.820% | $119.2058 | $119.21 | $119.20 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.80 | 10.126% | $167.1713 | $167.17 | $167.15 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.66 | 10.406% | $19.4977 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.76 | $911.5212 | $911.53 | $911.50 | $911.60 | |