| 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 | $152.36 | 11.565% | $169.9804 | $169.98 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.30 | 5.287% | $78.2282 | $78.23 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.93 | 10.163% | $72.6305 | $72.63 | $72.65 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.85 | 8.557% | $51.9445 | $51.94 | $51.95 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.82 | 8.559% | $75.7959 | $75.80 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.62 | 5.554% | $196.9849 | $196.98 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.83 | 7.111% | $40.5201 | $40.52 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $634.71 | $686.0845 | $686.08 | $686.15 | $686.00 | |