| 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 | $159.66 | 8.627% | $173.4339 | $173.43 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.58 | 10.841% | $179.0969 | $179.10 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.98 | 6.839% | $255.3238 | $255.32 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.77 | 9.743% | $106.1983 | $106.20 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.85 | 7.227% | $51.3081 | $51.31 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.59 | 5.436% | $52.2857 | $52.29 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.47 | 6.852% | $7.9818 | $7.98 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.90 | $825.6285 | $825.63 | $825.65 | $825.60 | |