| 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 | $169.75 | 6.493% | $180.7719 | $180.77 | $180.75 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.29 | 13.551% | $17.3619 | $17.36 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.84 | 7.688% | $33.211 | $33.21 | $33.20 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.30 | 9.294% | $157.7112 | $157.71 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.25 | 7.613% | $160.6124 | $160.61 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.42 | 6.688% | $84.7316 | $84.73 | $84.75 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.74 | 9.435% | $86.1691 | $86.17 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $667.59 | $720.5691 | $720.56 | $720.50 | $720.60 | |