| 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 | $155.87 | 8.666% | $169.3777 | $169.38 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.35 | 8.411% | $135.8932 | $135.89 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.47 | 8.828% | $115.8692 | $115.87 | $115.85 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.65 | 9.674% | $63.2271 | $63.23 | $63.25 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.37 | 13.470% | $25.3832 | $25.38 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.71 | 6.671% | $149.0301 | $149.03 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.54 | 6.750% | $222.6165 | $222.62 | $222.60 | $222.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.96 | $881.3970 | $881.40 | $881.45 | $881.40 | |