| 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 | $156.58 | 8.742% | $170.2682 | $170.27 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.34 | 8.146% | $41.4632 | $41.46 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.77 | 10.233% | $31.714 | $31.71 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.87 | 8.280% | $94.0628 | $94.06 | $94.05 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.67 | 11.679% | $199.5369 | $199.54 | $199.55 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.96 | 7.382% | $83.715 | $83.72 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.88 | 10.485% | $33.0129 | $33.01 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $597.07 | $653.7730 | $653.77 | $653.70 | $653.80 | |