| 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 | $157.61 | 6.375% | $167.6576 | $167.66 | $167.65 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.70 | 5.333% | $125.0303 | $125.03 | $125.05 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.63 | 8.345% | $86.2751 | $86.28 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.25 | 12.291% | $14.8786 | $14.88 | $14.90 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.96 | 5.246% | $44.1612 | $44.16 | $44.15 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.64 | 10.152% | $172.5421 | $172.54 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.74 | 9.618% | $168.5267 | $168.53 | $168.55 | $168.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.53 | $779.0716 | $779.08 | $779.15 | $779.10 | |