| 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 | $158.64 | 7.552% | $170.6205 | $170.62 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.65 | 8.638% | $160.404 | $160.40 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.40 | 11.154% | $94.9255 | $94.93 | $94.95 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.65 | 4.379% | $37.2111 | $37.21 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.25 | 6.540% | $19.4436 | $19.44 | $19.45 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.47 | 6.792% | $108.3618 | $108.36 | $108.35 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.62 | 8.354% | $248.8025 | $248.80 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.68 | $839.7690 | $839.76 | $839.75 | $839.70 | |