| 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 | $147.97 | 8.270% | $160.2071 | $160.21 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.90 | 6.617% | $94.7825 | $94.78 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.61 | 8.839% | $37.6692 | $37.67 | $37.65 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.85 | 6.506% | $7.2957 | $7.30 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.36 | 8.385% | $102.2721 | $102.27 | $102.25 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.61 | 12.144% | $194.6932 | $194.69 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.90 | 13.176% | $187.759 | $187.76 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $712.20 | $784.6788 | $784.68 | $784.65 | $784.80 | |