| 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 | $170.75 | 6.385% | $181.6524 | $181.65 | $181.65 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.46 | 7.666% | $97.3947 | $97.39 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.98 | 11.736% | $81.5449 | $81.54 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.56 | 11.316% | $274.4607 | $274.46 | $274.45 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.36 | 10.726% | $17.0075 | $17.01 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.55 | 12.604% | $7.3756 | $7.38 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.57 | 7.713% | $170.8005 | $170.80 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.23 | $830.2363 | $830.23 | $830.25 | $830.30 | |