| 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 | $169.77 | 6.835% | $181.3738 | $181.37 | $181.35 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.34 | 11.575% | $175.5521 | $175.55 | $175.55 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.48 | 5.872% | $122.261 | $122.26 | $122.25 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.40 | 8.253% | $71.88 | $71.88 | $71.90 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.62 | 4.398% | $63.2861 | $63.29 | $63.30 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.82 | 5.145% | $10.3252 | $10.33 | $10.35 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.31 | 4.173% | $154.499 | $154.50 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.74 | $779.1772 | $779.18 | $779.20 | $779.30 | |