| 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 | $163.40 | 9.669% | $179.1991 | $179.20 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.64 | 5.168% | $218.3708 | $218.37 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.84 | 4.439% | $75.029 | $75.03 | $75.05 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.28 | 12.715% | $55.546 | $55.55 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.31 | 8.749% | $84.0739 | $84.07 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.61 | 5.331% | $160.7456 | $160.75 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.37 | 4.550% | $78.7993 | $78.80 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.45 | $851.7637 | $851.77 | $851.75 | $851.70 | |