| 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 | $156.95 | 7.520% | $168.7526 | $168.75 | $168.75 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.55 | 7.669% | $65.1936 | $65.19 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.32 | 3.714% | $78.1174 | $78.12 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.72 | 4.872% | $200.0119 | $200.01 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.57 | 8.850% | $19.1249 | $19.12 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.90 | 10.392% | $244.9598 | $244.96 | $244.95 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.58 | 13.701% | $132.5526 | $132.55 | $132.55 | $132.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.59 | $908.7128 | $908.70 | $908.65 | $908.80 | |