| 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 | $155.90 | 8.421% | $169.0283 | $169.03 | $169.05 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.94 | 7.246% | $38.5442 | $38.54 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.50 | 5.276% | $80.5361 | $80.54 | $80.55 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.90 | 12.840% | $142.0656 | $142.07 | $142.05 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.91 | 5.203% | $7.2695 | $7.27 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.71 | 5.720% | $138.1866 | $138.19 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.30 | 12.826% | $200.0405 | $200.04 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.16 | $775.6708 | $775.68 | $775.70 | $775.60 | |