| 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 | $163.43 | 4.786% | $171.2518 | $171.25 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.83 | 8.576% | $150.7361 | $150.74 | $150.75 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.58 | 10.722% | $77.0404 | $77.04 | $77.05 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.67 | 6.574% | $51.8696 | $51.87 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.91 | 9.679% | $146.8711 | $146.87 | $146.85 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.80 | 12.570% | $182.1383 | $182.14 | $182.15 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.53 | 11.520% | $20.6647 | $20.66 | $20.65 | $20.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.75 | $800.5720 | $800.57 | $800.55 | $800.60 | |