| 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 | $162.60 | 6.378% | $172.9706 | $172.97 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.52 | 3.725% | $74.1841 | $74.18 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.50 | 7.497% | $98.3598 | $98.36 | $98.35 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.60 | 10.672% | $6.1976 | $6.20 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.69 | 7.272% | $89.7759 | $89.78 | $89.80 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.70 | 3.271% | $141.1715 | $141.17 | $141.15 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.50 | 7.366% | $233.5211 | $233.52 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.11 | $816.1806 | $816.18 | $816.15 | $816.30 | |