| 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 | $162.32 | 8.345% | $175.8656 | $175.87 | $175.85 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.95 | 6.717% | $150.4176 | $150.42 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.27 | 12.671% | $8.1912 | $8.19 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.54 | 4.750% | $199.5907 | $199.59 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.84 | 9.278% | $271.9274 | $271.93 | $271.95 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.61 | 11.441% | $21.8536 | $21.85 | $21.85 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.52 | 12.329% | $9.5704 | $9.57 | $9.55 | $9.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.05 | $837.4165 | $837.42 | $837.40 | $837.50 | |