| 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 | $157.78 | 8.855% | $171.7514 | $171.75 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.49 | 4.315% | $14.0721 | $14.07 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.70 | 6.439% | $169.9831 | $169.98 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.77 | 13.392% | $278.6835 | $278.68 | $278.70 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.70 | 10.646% | $9.6262 | $9.63 | $9.65 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.82 | 6.254% | $77.3742 | $77.37 | $77.35 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.65 | 3.683% | $141.6828 | $141.68 | $141.70 | $141.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.91 | $863.1733 | $863.16 | $863.20 | $863.30 | |