| 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 | $156.95 | 8.208% | $169.8325 | $169.83 | $169.85 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.43 | 8.491% | $188.1559 | $188.16 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.38 | 12.740% | $27.486 | $27.49 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.63 | 6.464% | $51.7734 | $51.77 | $51.75 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.90 | 13.588% | $73.7186 | $73.72 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.26 | 6.222% | $36.3917 | $36.39 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.66 | 6.706% | $138.355 | $138.36 | $138.35 | $138.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $632.21 | $685.7131 | $685.72 | $685.70 | $685.80 | |