| 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 | $159.74 | 6.808% | $170.6151 | $170.62 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.28 | 5.548% | $170.2278 | $170.23 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.66 | 5.482% | $42.889 | $42.89 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.64 | 8.619% | $140.8137 | $140.81 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.84 | 7.543% | $53.5994 | $53.60 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.65 | 4.193% | $75.6962 | $75.70 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.80 | 10.197% | $108.8746 | $108.87 | $108.85 | $108.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $712.61 | $762.7158 | $762.72 | $762.70 | $762.70 | |