| 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 | $159.72 | 11.334% | $177.8227 | $177.82 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.32 | 7.840% | $8.9723 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.38 | 13.812% | $63.0291 | $63.03 | $63.05 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.77 | 8.673% | $75.8212 | $75.82 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.61 | 6.272% | $37.8435 | $37.84 | $37.85 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.43 | 6.282% | $240.6543 | $240.65 | $240.65 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.87 | 10.205% | $160.756 | $160.76 | $160.75 | $160.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $701.10 | $764.8991 | $764.89 | $764.85 | $764.90 | |