| 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 | $157.67 | 8.700% | $171.3873 | $171.39 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.62 | 6.793% | $49.7869 | $49.79 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.51 | 11.240% | $166.3149 | $166.31 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.41 | 6.601% | $84.6519 | $84.65 | $84.65 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.97 | 12.594% | $16.8553 | $16.86 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.61 | 5.412% | $102.8927 | $102.89 | $102.90 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.84 | 13.565% | $116.7902 | $116.79 | $116.80 | $116.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $648.63 | $708.6792 | $708.68 | $708.70 | $708.80 | |