| 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 | $147.58 | 13.649% | $167.7232 | $167.72 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.60 | 13.259% | $8.6077 | $8.61 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.95 | 3.250% | $163.0834 | $163.08 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.60 | 10.789% | $155.7693 | $155.77 | $155.75 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.38 | 10.249% | $36.8011 | $36.80 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.80 | 9.714% | $113.8831 | $113.88 | $113.90 | $113.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.95 | 7.785% | $232.7617 | $232.76 | $232.75 | $232.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.86 | $878.6295 | $878.62 | $878.60 | $878.70 | |