| 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 | $160.39 | 6.349% | $170.5732 | $170.57 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.67 | 5.583% | $191.8126 | $191.81 | $191.80 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.40 | 8.195% | $91.3166 | $91.32 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.54 | 9.460% | $36.7129 | $36.71 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.25 | 9.536% | $7.9414 | $7.94 | $7.95 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.80 | 4.646% | $244.6623 | $244.66 | $244.65 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.38 | 5.277% | $40.4053 | $40.41 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.43 | $783.4243 | $783.42 | $783.35 | $783.40 | |