| 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 | $158.47 | 7.850% | $170.9099 | $170.91 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.25 | 10.402% | $54.373 | $54.37 | $54.35 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.99 | 10.491% | $150.2567 | $150.26 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.37 | 13.344% | $131.8984 | $131.90 | $131.90 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.77 | 4.608% | $237.2196 | $237.22 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.93 | 10.533% | $87.2437 | $87.24 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.53 | 13.849% | $46.143 | $46.14 | $46.15 | $46.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.31 | $878.0443 | $878.04 | $878.00 | $878.00 | |