| 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 | $159.75 | 7.454% | $171.6578 | $171.66 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.91 | 11.120% | $35.4584 | $35.46 | $35.45 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.77 | 9.149% | $36.8596 | $36.86 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.33 | 11.220% | $161.636 | $161.64 | $161.65 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.32 | 9.376% | $148.0076 | $148.01 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.45 | 8.855% | $41.8547 | $41.85 | $41.85 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.51 | 12.140% | $86.9197 | $86.92 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $622.04 | $682.3938 | $682.40 | $682.35 | $682.50 | |