| 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 | $159.99 | 7.375% | $171.7893 | $171.79 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.66 | 10.672% | $130.2167 | $130.22 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.89 | 3.254% | $120.6936 | $120.69 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.77 | 5.257% | $78.7007 | $78.70 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.92 | 4.293% | $76.0505 | $76.05 | $76.05 | $76.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.40 | 4.571% | $174.0061 | $174.01 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.98 | 5.545% | $41.1414 | $41.14 | $41.15 | $41.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.61 | $792.5983 | $792.60 | $792.60 | $792.60 | |