| 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 | $159.52 | 5.270% | $167.9267 | $167.93 | $167.95 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.41 | 7.835% | $161.1163 | $161.12 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.95 | 13.551% | $80.5644 | $80.56 | $80.55 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.63 | 3.567% | $12.0448 | $12.04 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.77 | 11.319% | $50.9507 | $50.95 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.28 | 4.134% | $73.1854 | $73.19 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.94 | 8.443% | $252.6071 | $252.61 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.50 | $798.3954 | $798.40 | $798.40 | $798.40 | |