| 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 | $158.80 | 8.762% | $172.7141 | $172.71 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.34 | 12.865% | $124.5352 | $124.54 | $124.55 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.78 | 10.373% | $79.2257 | $79.23 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.51 | 13.214% | $53.788 | $53.79 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.71 | 11.233% | $180.9872 | $180.99 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.78 | 4.563% | $60.4165 | $60.42 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.83 | 4.293% | $103.0728 | $103.07 | $103.05 | $103.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.75 | $774.7395 | $774.75 | $774.75 | $774.70 | |