| 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 | $162.55 | 6.752% | $173.5254 | $173.53 | $173.55 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.76 | 5.463% | $75.6802 | $75.68 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.45 | 7.833% | $166.5481 | $166.55 | $166.55 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.79 | 10.504% | $133.4778 | $133.48 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.31 | 8.421% | $16.5993 | $16.60 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.69 | 9.670% | $227.7736 | $227.77 | $227.75 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.78 | 13.555% | $57.6632 | $57.66 | $57.65 | $57.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.33 | $851.2676 | $851.27 | $851.30 | $851.30 | |