| 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 | $161.25 | 6.380% | $171.5378 | $171.54 | $171.55 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.56 | 3.630% | $97.9925 | $97.99 | $98.00 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.35 | 8.175% | $169.1316 | $169.13 | $169.15 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.68 | 3.799% | $77.5171 | $77.52 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.97 | 11.294% | $47.823 | $47.82 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.45 | 10.210% | $150.3815 | $150.38 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.96 | 3.554% | $104.5481 | $104.55 | $104.55 | $104.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.22 | $818.9316 | $818.93 | $818.95 | $818.80 | |