| 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 | $156.40 | 9.426% | $171.1423 | $171.14 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.74 | 11.643% | $63.3462 | $63.35 | $63.35 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.40 | 7.808% | $222.5157 | $222.52 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.35 | 12.383% | $27.3653 | $27.37 | $27.35 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.83 | 11.770% | $6.5162 | $6.52 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.87 | 5.715% | $50.6058 | $50.61 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.83 | 11.567% | $235.2167 | $235.22 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $708.42 | $776.7082 | $776.73 | $776.65 | $776.60 | |