| 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 | $164.82 | 5.723% | $174.2526 | $174.25 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.84 | 10.381% | $8.6539 | $8.65 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.37 | 13.196% | $87.5797 | $87.58 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.82 | 13.442% | $174.4965 | $174.50 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.73 | 9.813% | $118.3015 | $118.30 | $118.30 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.92 | 9.844% | $167.9734 | $167.97 | $167.95 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.95 | 6.221% | $101.919 | $101.92 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.45 | $833.1766 | $833.17 | $833.15 | $833.30 | |