| 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 | $156.50 | 10.126% | $172.3472 | $172.35 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.33 | 6.630% | $6.7497 | $6.75 | $6.75 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.46 | 9.529% | $223.943 | $223.94 | $223.95 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.57 | 6.516% | $45.3439 | $45.34 | $45.35 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.43 | 13.671% | $95.9724 | $95.97 | $95.95 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.75 | 13.673% | $217.968 | $217.97 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.45 | 8.505% | $86.2072 | $86.21 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.49 | $848.5314 | $848.53 | $848.50 | $848.40 | |