| 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 | $162.40 | 5.705% | $171.6649 | $171.66 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.30 | 12.645% | $151.2822 | $151.28 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.33 | 10.814% | $79.0436 | $79.04 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.83 | 11.688% | $66.8229 | $66.82 | $66.80 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.26 | 3.186% | $134.4101 | $134.41 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.90 | 9.782% | $133.8243 | $133.82 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.77 | 4.638% | $26.9652 | $26.97 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.79 | $764.0132 | $764.00 | $763.95 | $764.00 | |