| 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 | $160.79 | 7.695% | $173.1628 | $173.16 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.74 | 5.577% | $25.064 | $25.06 | $25.05 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.46 | 7.407% | $242.1598 | $242.16 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.98 | 3.610% | $107.7337 | $107.73 | $107.75 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.29 | 7.354% | $14.2673 | $14.27 | $14.25 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.56 | 9.263% | $260.6578 | $260.66 | $260.65 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.65 | 3.130% | $7.8894 | $7.89 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.47 | $830.9348 | $830.93 | $830.90 | $831.10 | |