| 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 | $156.75 | 8.640% | $170.2932 | $170.29 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.82 | 11.293% | $94.3987 | $94.40 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.73 | 5.825% | $7.122 | $7.12 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.94 | 6.752% | $25.5564 | $25.56 | $25.55 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.79 | 11.613% | $244.1981 | $244.20 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.30 | 12.303% | $45.2581 | $45.26 | $45.25 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.76 | 10.823% | $185.9167 | $185.92 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $699.09 | $772.7432 | $772.75 | $772.70 | $772.80 | |