| 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 | $152.25 | 10.594% | $168.3794 | $168.38 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.57 | 7.839% | $257.2715 | $257.27 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.30 | 3.519% | $21.0144 | $21.01 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.74 | 8.531% | $15.9975 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.40 | 5.782% | $101.9738 | $101.97 | $101.95 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.94 | 4.143% | $172.8149 | $172.81 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.79 | 6.281% | $32.7239 | $32.72 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.99 | $770.1754 | $770.16 | $770.10 | $770.20 | |