| 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 | $156.69 | 8.656% | $170.2531 | $170.25 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.25 | 10.230% | $90.6642 | $90.66 | $90.65 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.94 | 9.584% | $77.7389 | $77.74 | $77.75 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.95 | 13.368% | $7.8791 | $7.88 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.90 | 7.183% | $183.1757 | $183.18 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.99 | 13.258% | $46.4245 | $46.42 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.29 | 11.105% | $126.9819 | $126.98 | $127.00 | $127.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $643.01 | $703.1174 | $703.11 | $703.15 | $703.20 | |