| 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 | $156.50 | 8.150% | $169.2548 | $169.25 | $169.25 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.27 | 5.738% | $77.4742 | $77.47 | $77.45 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.79 | 11.137% | $273.1636 | $273.16 | $273.15 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.96 | 10.734% | $6.5997 | $6.60 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.67 | 10.351% | $39.3622 | $39.36 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.53 | 12.371% | $37.678 | $37.68 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.73 | 8.436% | $199.2295 | $199.23 | $199.25 | $199.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.45 | $802.7620 | $802.75 | $802.75 | $802.90 | |