| 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 | $166.58 | 6.407% | $177.2528 | $177.25 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.81 | 4.585% | $139.9452 | $139.95 | $139.95 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.57 | 8.685% | $127.781 | $127.78 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.47 | 13.195% | $70.7129 | $70.71 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.60 | 8.373% | $60.2554 | $60.26 | $60.25 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.55 | 9.572% | $189.0665 | $189.07 | $189.05 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.78 | 8.639% | $67.1172 | $67.12 | $67.10 | $67.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.36 | $832.1310 | $832.14 | $832.10 | $832.20 | |