| 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 | $160.69 | 11.563% | $179.2706 | $179.27 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.60 | 3.586% | $9.9443 | $9.94 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.80 | 7.120% | $81.197 | $81.20 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.49 | 10.183% | $223.1096 | $223.11 | $223.10 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.80 | 8.542% | $68.1644 | $68.16 | $68.15 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.62 | 5.358% | $48.0643 | $48.06 | $48.05 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.60 | 4.161% | $91.245 | $91.25 | $91.25 | $91.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $644.60 | $700.9952 | $700.99 | $700.95 | $701.00 | |