| 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 | $152.60 | 6.469% | $162.4717 | $162.47 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.39 | 7.548% | $88.6088 | $88.61 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.29 | 9.362% | $51.7173 | $51.72 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.26 | 9.519% | $189.7526 | $189.75 | $189.75 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.92 | 6.383% | $53.1064 | $53.11 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.99 | 8.843% | $163.2536 | $163.25 | $163.25 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.97 | 10.544% | $59.6606 | $59.66 | $59.65 | $59.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.42 | $768.5710 | $768.57 | $768.50 | $768.70 | |