| 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 | $171.70 | 3.755% | $178.1473 | $178.15 | $178.15 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.46 | 12.294% | $7.2542 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.41 | 13.134% | $228.9945 | $228.99 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.93 | 7.219% | $10.6468 | $10.65 | $10.65 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.69 | 13.440% | $41.6211 | $41.62 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.95 | 12.105% | $152.4067 | $152.41 | $152.40 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.98 | 12.430% | $167.4982 | $167.50 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $712.12 | $786.5688 | $786.57 | $786.55 | $786.50 | |