| 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 | $161.99 | 5.812% | $171.4049 | $171.40 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.25 | 6.534% | $144.0872 | $144.09 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.29 | 11.124% | $140.3385 | $140.34 | $140.35 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.53 | 6.647% | $79.484 | $79.48 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.38 | 12.398% | $21.7827 | $21.78 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.78 | 7.185% | $114.4521 | $114.45 | $114.45 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.56 | 6.388% | $96.345 | $96.35 | $96.35 | $96.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $714.78 | $767.8944 | $767.89 | $767.95 | $767.90 | |