| 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 | $169.99 | 6.530% | $181.0903 | $181.09 | $181.10 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.87 | 12.856% | $13.396 | $13.40 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.94 | 7.719% | $130.2754 | $130.28 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.29 | 13.602% | $70.7627 | $70.76 | $70.75 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.27 | 4.799% | $161.6734 | $161.67 | $161.65 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.76 | 11.604% | $221.8241 | $221.82 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.98 | 10.314% | $100.3637 | $100.36 | $100.35 | $100.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.10 | $879.3856 | $879.38 | $879.35 | $879.50 | |