| 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 | $158.78 | 7.765% | $171.1093 | $171.11 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.61 | 7.151% | $46.7286 | $46.73 | $46.75 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.38 | 10.193% | $46.6998 | $46.70 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.81 | 7.598% | $10.5554 | $10.56 | $10.55 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.27 | 13.494% | $267.0173 | $267.02 | $267.00 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.54 | 5.429% | $21.6551 | $21.66 | $21.65 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.41 | 9.781% | $194.7625 | $194.76 | $194.75 | $194.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.80 | $758.5280 | $758.54 | $758.50 | $758.60 | |