| 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 | $159.60 | 7.806% | $172.0584 | $172.06 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.47 | 4.406% | $165.4522 | $165.45 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.68 | 12.423% | $38.9883 | $38.99 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.52 | 6.242% | $44.1117 | $44.11 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.51 | 12.199% | $158.7728 | $158.77 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.50 | 7.401% | $129.4182 | $129.42 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.65 | 13.409% | $71.0507 | $71.05 | $71.05 | $71.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.93 | $779.8523 | $779.85 | $779.80 | $780.00 | |