| 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 | $157.71 | 8.596% | $171.2668 | $171.27 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.42 | 9.169% | $69.235 | $69.24 | $69.25 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.65 | 3.577% | $19.3171 | $19.32 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.49 | 4.539% | $160.4569 | $160.46 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.98 | 5.539% | $89.687 | $89.69 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.78 | 9.426% | $52.2837 | $52.28 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.61 | 9.723% | $216.8236 | $216.82 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.64 | $779.0701 | $779.08 | $779.05 | $779.10 | |