| 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 | $158.36 | 8.396% | $171.6559 | $171.66 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.58 | 10.603% | $133.3651 | $133.37 | $133.35 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.55 | 9.313% | $90.2379 | $90.24 | $90.25 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.52 | 7.763% | $87.8484 | $87.85 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.76 | 9.148% | $52.1291 | $52.13 | $52.15 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.47 | 9.603% | $16.9556 | $16.96 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.51 | 6.721% | $163.8274 | $163.83 | $163.85 | $163.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.75 | $716.0194 | $716.04 | $716.05 | $716.00 | |