| 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 | $160.72 | 6.238% | $170.7457 | $170.75 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.83 | 7.267% | $90.9946 | $90.99 | $91.00 | $91.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.33 | 10.847% | $145.5754 | $145.58 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.66 | 3.779% | $74.368 | $74.37 | $74.35 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.40 | 10.387% | $69.9854 | $69.99 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.60 | 10.425% | $26.0603 | $26.06 | $26.05 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.36 | 3.622% | $197.2548 | $197.25 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.90 | $774.9842 | $774.99 | $775.00 | $775.10 | |