| 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 | $160.72 | 4.667% | $168.2208 | $168.22 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.33 | 4.286% | $178.6732 | $178.67 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.94 | 7.576% | $83.8447 | $83.84 | $83.85 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.96 | 10.140% | $10.9699 | $10.97 | $10.95 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.68 | 12.525% | $39.0237 | $39.02 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.56 | 11.724% | $114.5841 | $114.58 | $114.60 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.34 | 4.425% | $221.736 | $221.74 | $221.75 | $221.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.53 | $817.0524 | $817.04 | $817.00 | $817.00 | |