| 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 | $158.26 | 7.558% | $170.2213 | $170.22 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.63 | 4.648% | $38.3326 | $38.33 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.32 | 5.393% | $80.4359 | $80.44 | $80.45 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.67 | 9.587% | $32.5145 | $32.51 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.88 | 13.805% | $181.9514 | $181.95 | $181.95 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.68 | 3.620% | $140.5916 | $140.59 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.62 | 6.596% | $190.4018 | $190.40 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.06 | $834.4491 | $834.44 | $834.45 | $834.40 | |