| 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 | $161.63 | 6.622% | $172.3331 | $172.33 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.33 | 6.168% | $154.294 | $154.29 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.78 | 9.522% | $116.9476 | $116.95 | $116.95 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.39 | 3.329% | $79.9663 | $79.97 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.85 | 8.636% | $137.8048 | $137.80 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.69 | 10.471% | $65.9401 | $65.94 | $65.95 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.80 | 4.755% | $108.7357 | $108.74 | $108.75 | $108.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.47 | $836.0216 | $836.02 | $836.05 | $835.90 | |