| 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 | $148.42 | 8.835% | $161.5329 | $161.53 | $161.55 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.67 | 5.395% | $80.8063 | $80.81 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.67 | 4.182% | $55.9145 | $55.91 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.97 | 9.285% | $173.7304 | $173.73 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.91 | 5.871% | $167.1809 | $167.18 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.53 | 6.612% | $67.7306 | $67.73 | $67.75 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.30 | 8.756% | $9.0267 | $9.03 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $667.47 | $715.9223 | $715.92 | $716.00 | $715.80 | |