| 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 | $157.36 | 7.532% | $169.2124 | $169.21 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.32 | 12.390% | $30.7049 | $30.70 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.74 | 10.289% | $164.0439 | $164.04 | $164.05 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.77 | 11.248% | $138.8041 | $138.80 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.68 | 8.504% | $8.3331 | $8.33 | $8.35 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.59 | 12.584% | $60.3338 | $60.33 | $60.35 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.96 | 4.812% | $197.0046 | $197.00 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.42 | $768.4368 | $768.41 | $768.45 | $768.30 | |