| 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 | $161.76 | 7.405% | $173.7383 | $173.74 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.80 | 6.786% | $76.6723 | $76.67 | $76.65 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.77 | 11.437% | $260.5063 | $260.51 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.92 | 3.614% | $86.9529 | $86.95 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.82 | 4.804% | $241.9086 | $241.91 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.75 | 8.626% | $157.2361 | $157.24 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.85 | 5.300% | $115.6721 | $115.67 | $115.65 | $115.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.67 | $1,112.6866 | $1,112.69 | $1,112.65 | $1,112.70 | |