| 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 | $162.99 | 4.468% | $170.2724 | $170.27 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.92 | 13.660% | $48.7829 | $48.78 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.67 | 6.805% | $126.7455 | $126.75 | $126.75 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.77 | 5.630% | $55.741 | $55.74 | $55.75 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.39 | 11.452% | $155.3529 | $155.35 | $155.35 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.43 | 10.475% | $209.2728 | $209.27 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.25 | 11.618% | $110.7809 | $110.78 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.42 | $876.9484 | $876.94 | $876.95 | $877.00 | |