| 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 | $161.38 | 5.850% | $170.8207 | $170.82 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.67 | 11.295% | $81.991 | $81.99 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.87 | 12.141% | $98.5383 | $98.54 | $98.55 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.28 | 10.505% | $41.1963 | $41.20 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.65 | 6.294% | $93.1667 | $93.17 | $93.15 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.95 | 4.472% | $26.0658 | $26.07 | $26.05 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.74 | 8.726% | $268.2705 | $268.27 | $268.25 | $268.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.54 | $780.0493 | $780.06 | $780.00 | $780.10 | |