| 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 | $160.46 | 7.378% | $172.2987 | $172.30 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.47 | 13.541% | $8.4815 | $8.48 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.69 | 6.464% | $209.404 | $209.40 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.64 | 3.450% | $241.7006 | $241.70 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.84 | 9.792% | $179.8832 | $179.88 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.50 | 9.596% | $21.3712 | $21.37 | $21.35 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.47 | 11.652% | $69.749 | $69.75 | $69.75 | $69.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.07 | $902.8882 | $902.88 | $902.90 | $902.90 | |