| 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 | $161.30 | 8.755% | $175.4218 | $175.42 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.79 | 5.664% | $103.3288 | $103.33 | $103.35 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.40 | 8.585% | $81.8731 | $81.87 | $81.85 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.67 | 8.346% | $73.3177 | $73.32 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.37 | 4.650% | $110.2697 | $110.27 | $110.25 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.55 | 4.271% | $52.709 | $52.71 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.70 | 13.135% | $271.1846 | $271.18 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.78 | $868.1047 | $868.10 | $868.05 | $868.10 | |