| 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 | $171.72 | 6.595% | $183.0449 | $183.04 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.50 | 5.422% | $135.4673 | $135.47 | $135.45 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.26 | 11.561% | $80.614 | $80.61 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.38 | 6.580% | $22.7868 | $22.79 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.55 | 6.686% | $17.6565 | $17.66 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.34 | 13.809% | $276.9428 | $276.94 | $276.95 | $276.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.75 | 13.783% | $50.9179 | $50.92 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $698.50 | $767.4302 | $767.43 | $767.40 | $767.40 | |