| 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 | $170.65 | 6.224% | $181.2713 | $181.27 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.37 | 4.405% | $131.9366 | $131.94 | $131.95 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.58 | 12.437% | $37.7563 | $37.76 | $37.75 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.77 | 7.104% | $171.1201 | $171.12 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.33 | 6.256% | $35.4151 | $35.42 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.47 | 9.795% | $79.5684 | $79.57 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.92 | 4.310% | $170.985 | $170.99 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.09 | $808.0528 | $808.07 | $808.00 | $808.10 | |