| 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 | $161.88 | 7.381% | $173.8284 | $173.83 | $173.85 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.90 | 11.252% | $126.716 | $126.72 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.46 | 9.239% | $107.5567 | $107.56 | $107.55 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.63 | 13.827% | $163.4897 | $163.49 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.42 | 4.501% | $117.48 | $117.48 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.98 | 12.209% | $7.8322 | $7.83 | $7.85 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.62 | 13.422% | $80.0986 | $80.10 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.89 | $777.0016 | $777.01 | $777.05 | $777.00 | |