| 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 | $160.77 | 6.371% | $171.0127 | $171.01 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.98 | 8.798% | $39.1455 | $39.15 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.90 | 9.235% | $150.6351 | $150.64 | $150.65 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.88 | 9.842% | $123.9896 | $123.99 | $124.00 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.61 | 10.559% | $68.1154 | $68.12 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.94 | 6.164% | $145.381 | $145.38 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.75 | 6.778% | $11.4786 | $11.48 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.83 | $709.7579 | $709.77 | $709.80 | $709.70 | |