| 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 | $155.28 | 8.493% | $168.4679 | $168.47 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.42 | 4.549% | $181.3089 | $181.31 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.61 | 10.149% | $86.5881 | $86.59 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.38 | 5.355% | $55.1849 | $55.18 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.93 | 3.697% | $38.2953 | $38.30 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.26 | 4.701% | $70.4219 | $70.42 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.76 | 6.363% | $177.3709 | $177.37 | $177.35 | $177.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.64 | $777.6379 | $777.64 | $777.60 | $777.70 | |