| 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 | 9.604% | $170.8398 | $170.84 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.75 | 11.448% | $146.8327 | $146.83 | $146.85 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.42 | 11.719% | $35.1021 | $35.10 | $35.10 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.58 | 13.498% | $26.7628 | $26.76 | $26.75 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.72 | 6.303% | $155.9678 | $155.97 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.95 | 4.781% | $53.3859 | $53.39 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.26 | 9.499% | $190.813 | $190.81 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $714.55 | $779.7041 | $779.70 | $779.70 | $779.70 | |