| 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 | $155.80 | 8.171% | $168.5304 | $168.53 | $168.55 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.54 | 8.766% | $120.2299 | $120.23 | $120.25 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.46 | 6.353% | $50.4751 | $50.48 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.51 | 11.850% | $88.9319 | $88.93 | $88.95 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.98 | 4.163% | $231.221 | $231.22 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.72 | 12.742% | $101.1521 | $101.15 | $101.15 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.59 | 6.668% | $155.2979 | $155.30 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.60 | $915.8383 | $915.84 | $915.90 | $915.80 | |