| 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 | $160.73 | 6.236% | $170.7531 | $170.75 | $170.75 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.27 | 10.191% | $65.3102 | $65.31 | $65.30 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.67 | 12.487% | $232.4769 | $232.48 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.38 | 10.630% | $130.9638 | $130.96 | $130.95 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.64 | 7.140% | $53.1843 | $53.18 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.81 | 5.843% | $53.7788 | $53.78 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.59 | 8.121% | $39.5615 | $39.56 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $682.09 | $746.0286 | $746.02 | $746.05 | $746.20 | |