| 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 | $165.69 | 8.249% | $179.3578 | $179.36 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.99 | 4.593% | $101.4448 | $101.44 | $101.45 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.99 | 7.497% | $139.7354 | $139.74 | $139.75 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.87 | 3.809% | $123.3978 | $123.40 | $123.40 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.40 | 11.562% | $138.7831 | $138.78 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.35 | 7.843% | $67.2401 | $67.24 | $67.25 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.49 | 3.720% | $59.6286 | $59.63 | $59.65 | $59.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.78 | $809.5876 | $809.59 | $809.65 | $809.50 | |