| 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 | $75.42 | 8.344% | $81.713 | $81.71 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.52 | 5.341% | $169.0934 | $169.09 | $169.10 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.37 | 7.465% | $61.6527 | $61.65 | $61.65 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.34 | 10.401% | $8.1034 | $8.10 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.78 | 12.658% | $11.018 | $11.02 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.42 | 3.467% | $129.7683 | $129.77 | $129.75 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.95 | 12.677% | $114.8742 | $114.87 | $114.85 | $114.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.80 | $576.2230 | $576.21 | $576.15 | $576.30 | |