| 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 | $156.55 | 8.489% | $169.8395 | $169.84 | $169.85 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.27 | 6.808% | $87.8709 | $87.87 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.39 | 11.315% | $236.4219 | $236.42 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.57 | 12.776% | $80.7138 | $80.71 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.80 | 10.488% | $48.3937 | $48.39 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.96 | 13.529% | $198.6303 | $198.63 | $198.65 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.52 | 13.801% | $206.5716 | $206.57 | $206.55 | $206.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.06 | $1,028.4417 | $1,028.43 | $1,028.40 | $1,028.40 | |