| 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 | $161.30 | 6.683% | $172.0797 | $172.08 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.55 | 11.334% | $98.5863 | $98.59 | $98.60 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.57 | 12.658% | $264.2619 | $264.26 | $264.25 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.59 | 9.227% | $63.9961 | $64.00 | $64.00 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.55 | 8.165% | $215.8433 | $215.84 | $215.85 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.27 | 9.548% | $39.7331 | $39.73 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.67 | 9.594% | $12.7896 | $12.79 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.50 | $867.2900 | $867.29 | $867.35 | $867.30 | |