| 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 | $158.42 | 8.413% | $171.7479 | $171.75 | $171.75 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.45 | 13.169% | $144.2339 | $144.23 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.68 | 3.696% | $27.6661 | $27.67 | $27.65 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.98 | 8.504% | $97.6319 | $97.63 | $97.65 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.77 | 12.614% | $31.2729 | $31.27 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.96 | 5.470% | $169.7645 | $169.76 | $169.75 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.26 | 3.124% | $121.9544 | $121.95 | $121.95 | $122.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.52 | $764.2716 | $764.26 | $764.25 | $764.30 | |