| 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 | $158.67 | 7.852% | $171.1288 | $171.13 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.70 | 9.743% | $144.5315 | $144.53 | $144.55 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.37 | 13.592% | $89.0221 | $89.02 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.75 | 6.573% | $177.7105 | $177.71 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.72 | 7.494% | $12.5983 | $12.60 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.72 | 8.342% | $63.6184 | $63.62 | $63.60 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.76 | 5.397% | $193.6775 | $193.68 | $193.70 | $193.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.69 | $852.2871 | $852.29 | $852.30 | $852.20 | |