| 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 | $170.56 | 7.125% | $182.7124 | $182.71 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.88 | 5.284% | $36.7231 | $36.72 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.35 | 3.509% | $162.8714 | $162.87 | $162.85 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.95 | 7.142% | $50.3032 | $50.30 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.68 | 5.467% | $149.4256 | $149.43 | $149.45 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.56 | 5.456% | $155.6109 | $155.61 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.38 | 3.720% | $70.9237 | $70.92 | $70.90 | $70.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.36 | $808.5703 | $808.56 | $808.50 | $808.50 | |