| 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 | $168.81 | 5.690% | $178.4153 | $178.42 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.92 | 7.535% | $112.8257 | $112.83 | $112.85 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.86 | 8.453% | $231.9376 | $231.94 | $231.95 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.52 | 6.574% | $170.0068 | $170.01 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.70 | 3.202% | $6.9145 | $6.91 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.47 | 10.548% | $24.8401 | $24.84 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.69 | 13.477% | $98.3732 | $98.37 | $98.35 | $98.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.97 | $823.3132 | $823.32 | $823.30 | $823.20 | |