| 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 | $80.71 | 3.530% | $83.5591 | $83.56 | $83.55 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.89 | 7.594% | $146.2095 | $146.21 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.37 | 12.333% | $145.3252 | $145.33 | $145.35 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.60 | 6.454% | $166.707 | $166.71 | $166.70 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.94 | 8.190% | $116.7803 | $116.78 | $116.80 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.30 | 10.569% | $176.1364 | $176.14 | $176.15 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.35 | 3.418% | $125.4977 | $125.50 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.16 | $960.2152 | $960.23 | $960.25 | $960.20 | |