| 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 | $138.78 | 7.655% | $149.4036 | $149.40 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.99 | 4.599% | $86.8067 | $86.81 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.83 | 8.811% | $214.1727 | $214.17 | $214.15 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.64 | 10.759% | $25.0758 | $25.08 | $25.10 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.88 | 5.495% | $166.5555 | $166.56 | $166.55 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.84 | 10.250% | $117.7911 | $117.79 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.59 | 5.668% | $92.5546 | $92.55 | $92.55 | $92.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.55 | $852.3600 | $852.36 | $852.35 | $852.50 | |