| 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 | $154.70 | 8.710% | $168.1744 | $168.17 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.29 | 9.630% | $103.3701 | $103.37 | $103.35 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.49 | 8.705% | $85.3226 | $85.32 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.51 | 4.234% | $93.2999 | $93.30 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.72 | 5.589% | $124.2994 | $124.30 | $124.30 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.39 | 3.184% | $68.5039 | $68.50 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.63 | 13.709% | $125.7963 | $125.80 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $711.73 | $768.7666 | $768.76 | $768.70 | $768.80 | |