| 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 | $153.74 | 10.847% | $170.4162 | $170.42 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.36 | 5.357% | $114.1648 | $114.16 | $114.15 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.71 | 3.333% | $154.6998 | $154.70 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.81 | 3.802% | $165.886 | $165.89 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.79 | 3.501% | $19.4478 | $19.45 | $19.45 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.69 | 6.165% | $152.5485 | $152.55 | $152.55 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.33 | 6.846% | $80.4871 | $80.49 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.43 | $857.6502 | $857.66 | $857.65 | $857.60 | |