| 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 | $160.51 | 4.825% | $168.2546 | $168.25 | $168.25 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.26 | 9.844% | $84.8655 | $84.87 | $84.85 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.27 | 10.482% | $96.4176 | $96.42 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.33 | 7.255% | $35.7481 | $35.75 | $35.75 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.31 | 10.697% | $70.0823 | $70.08 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.65 | 13.419% | $137.9742 | $137.97 | $137.95 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.43 | 9.582% | $172.5149 | $172.51 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $700.76 | $765.8572 | $765.85 | $765.80 | $765.90 | |