| 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 | $162.79 | 4.782% | $170.5746 | $170.57 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.79 | 3.573% | $86.7838 | $86.78 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.38 | 9.696% | $104.628 | $104.63 | $104.65 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.67 | 9.745% | $143.4038 | $143.40 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.67 | 11.220% | $20.7648 | $20.76 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.51 | 11.643% | $38.528 | $38.53 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.56 | 13.243% | $182.9554 | $182.96 | $182.95 | $183.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.37 | $747.6384 | $747.63 | $747.65 | $747.70 | |