| 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 | $153.51 | 10.530% | $169.6746 | $169.67 | $169.65 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.29 | 10.688% | $185.17 | $185.17 | $185.15 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.93 | 13.223% | $83.7058 | $83.71 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.75 | 5.602% | $7.1281 | $7.13 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.64 | 6.492% | $236.0289 | $236.03 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.26 | 9.498% | $111.9727 | $111.97 | $111.95 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.51 | 10.294% | $60.1213 | $60.12 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.89 | $853.8014 | $853.80 | $853.75 | $853.80 | |