| 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 | $170.57 | 6.539% | $181.7236 | $181.72 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.41 | 9.148% | $88.8574 | $88.86 | $88.85 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.86 | 12.186% | $255.627 | $255.63 | $255.65 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.26 | 7.644% | $39.0317 | $39.03 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.60 | 7.181% | $73.5262 | $73.53 | $73.55 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.58 | 5.670% | $76.6953 | $76.70 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.47 | 9.414% | $259.8254 | $259.83 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.75 | $975.2866 | $975.30 | $975.35 | $975.20 | |