| 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 | $154.64 | 11.468% | $172.3741 | $172.37 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.26 | 9.235% | $158.6748 | $158.67 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.76 | 7.620% | $36.3325 | $36.33 | $36.35 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.56 | 3.229% | $79.0321 | $79.03 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.97 | 13.478% | $186.0699 | $186.07 | $186.05 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.82 | 8.462% | $164.667 | $164.67 | $164.65 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.68 | 10.708% | $79.3555 | $79.36 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.69 | $876.5059 | $876.50 | $876.45 | $876.60 | |