| 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 | $161.64 | 6.460% | $172.0819 | $172.08 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.28 | 8.485% | $202.0859 | $202.09 | $202.10 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.85 | 11.597% | $36.6596 | $36.66 | $36.65 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.70 | 13.761% | $89.5299 | $89.53 | $89.55 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.62 | 13.192% | $129.7407 | $129.74 | $129.75 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.38 | 7.157% | $167.5721 | $167.57 | $167.55 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.51 | 3.213% | $9.8156 | $9.82 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.98 | $807.4857 | $807.49 | $807.50 | $807.50 | |