| 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 | $161.77 | 5.261% | $170.2807 | $170.28 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.60 | 7.734% | $30.8119 | $30.81 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.50 | 12.843% | $115.6641 | $115.66 | $115.65 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.39 | 5.554% | $231.5749 | $231.57 | $231.55 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.82 | 7.433% | $96.4963 | $96.50 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.83 | 13.766% | $155.666 | $155.67 | $155.65 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.33 | 4.187% | $39.9349 | $39.93 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.24 | $840.4288 | $840.42 | $840.40 | $840.50 | |