| 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 | $158.88 | 6.636% | $169.4233 | $169.42 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.42 | 6.860% | $188.5224 | $188.52 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.46 | 13.110% | $7.3069 | $7.31 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.64 | 11.822% | $139.3749 | $139.37 | $139.35 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.95 | 9.519% | $236.5063 | $236.51 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.86 | 3.710% | $94.2309 | $94.23 | $94.25 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.27 | 13.742% | $74.2394 | $74.24 | $74.25 | $74.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.48 | $909.6041 | $909.60 | $909.55 | $909.50 | |