| 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 | $109.90 | 7.209% | $117.8227 | $117.82 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.34 | 5.635% | $168.3188 | $168.32 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.50 | 9.285% | $15.8463 | $15.85 | $15.85 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.26 | 8.421% | $39.3135 | $39.31 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.53 | 9.200% | $228.8068 | $228.81 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.52 | 13.444% | $280.7966 | $280.80 | $280.80 | $280.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.60 | 7.322% | $16.7422 | $16.74 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.65 | $867.6469 | $867.65 | $867.60 | $867.50 | |