| 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 | $159.81 | 6.600% | $170.3575 | $170.36 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.34 | 4.773% | $56.9336 | $56.93 | $56.95 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.99 | 4.189% | $83.3408 | $83.34 | $83.35 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.96 | 3.542% | $15.4899 | $15.49 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.77 | 13.404% | $132.4219 | $132.42 | $132.40 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.49 | 12.243% | $250.8519 | $250.85 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.38 | 10.676% | $61.2924 | $61.29 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $704.74 | $770.6880 | $770.68 | $770.70 | $770.70 | |