| 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 | $161.78 | 6.793% | $172.7697 | $172.77 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.45 | 3.717% | $30.5447 | $30.54 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.71 | 13.156% | $92.4598 | $92.46 | $92.45 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.34 | 7.678% | $240.488 | $240.49 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.67 | 6.553% | $149.8881 | $149.89 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.65 | 3.178% | $213.2173 | $213.22 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.32 | 12.712% | $110.8184 | $110.82 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.92 | $1,010.1860 | $1,010.19 | $1,010.15 | $1,010.20 | |