| 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 | $168.48 | 7.655% | $181.3771 | $181.38 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.85 | 8.233% | $85.3417 | $85.34 | $85.35 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.26 | 8.225% | $52.2294 | $52.23 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.40 | 7.595% | $5.8101 | $5.81 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.90 | 3.221% | $214.5965 | $214.60 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.80 | 9.717% | $122.6636 | $122.66 | $122.65 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.81 | 8.476% | $137.5584 | $137.56 | $137.55 | $137.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.50 | $799.5768 | $799.58 | $799.60 | $799.60 | |