| 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 | $156.88 | 8.680% | $170.4972 | $170.50 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.91 | 11.660% | $80.2947 | $80.29 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.47 | 10.472% | $157.3895 | $157.39 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.32 | 12.194% | $14.9442 | $14.94 | $14.95 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.73 | 6.658% | $8.2447 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.29 | 5.733% | $121.8996 | $121.90 | $121.90 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.63 | 4.741% | $241.5642 | $241.56 | $241.55 | $241.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $738.23 | $794.8341 | $794.82 | $794.85 | $794.80 | |