| 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 | $160.57 | 7.184% | $172.1053 | $172.11 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.77 | 6.490% | $178.6583 | $178.66 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.32 | 7.589% | $31.5451 | $31.55 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.86 | 13.381% | $175.5818 | $175.58 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.31 | 9.508% | $78.0902 | $78.09 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.52 | 9.556% | $125.4635 | $125.46 | $125.45 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.39 | 12.182% | $21.7521 | $21.75 | $21.75 | $21.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.74 | $783.1963 | $783.20 | $783.20 | $783.30 | |