| 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 | $161.82 | 6.245% | $171.9257 | $171.93 | $171.95 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.35 | 7.396% | $71.2572 | $71.26 | $71.25 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.99 | 9.540% | $121.5784 | $121.58 | $121.60 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.99 | 9.562% | $158.8539 | $158.85 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.40 | 13.218% | $36.6826 | $36.68 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.35 | 10.406% | $35.7163 | $35.72 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.34 | 4.628% | $175.0845 | $175.08 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.24 | $771.0986 | $771.10 | $771.15 | $771.20 | |