| 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 | $165.32 | 9.359% | $180.7923 | $180.79 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.54 | 6.596% | $60.2694 | $60.27 | $60.25 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.88 | 6.318% | $77.4846 | $77.48 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.29 | 5.757% | $19.343 | $19.34 | $19.35 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.36 | 9.651% | $163.7747 | $163.77 | $163.75 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.35 | 4.242% | $170.2793 | $170.28 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.35 | 10.680% | $138.7374 | $138.74 | $138.75 | $138.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $751.09 | $810.6807 | $810.67 | $810.70 | $810.70 | |