| 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 | $153.78 | 10.574% | $170.0407 | $170.04 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.34 | 6.508% | $83.4384 | $83.44 | $83.45 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.83 | 8.246% | $88.5777 | $88.58 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.89 | 6.177% | $84.8248 | $84.82 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.31 | 3.569% | $258.2079 | $258.21 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.81 | 13.233% | $8.8435 | $8.84 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.55 | 12.709% | $78.3891 | $78.39 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.51 | $772.3221 | $772.32 | $772.35 | $772.20 | |