| 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 | $154.95 | 7.315% | $166.2846 | $166.28 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.98 | 7.477% | $236.4279 | $236.43 | $236.45 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.87 | 9.490% | $219.9326 | $219.93 | $219.95 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.88 | 11.729% | $106.0085 | $106.01 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.64 | 12.785% | $68.3928 | $68.39 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.43 | 7.359% | $33.7429 | $33.74 | $33.75 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.58 | 11.475% | $9.5646 | $9.56 | $9.55 | $9.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.33 | $840.3539 | $840.34 | $840.40 | $840.30 | |