| 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 | $155.78 | 9.506% | $170.5884 | $170.59 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.59 | 10.318% | $23.8177 | $23.82 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.43 | 8.337% | $262.6414 | $262.64 | $262.65 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.56 | 3.441% | $72.988 | $72.99 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.25 | 12.849% | $210.1813 | $210.18 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.71 | 4.472% | $11.189 | $11.19 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.38 | 8.295% | $35.0659 | $35.07 | $35.05 | $35.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.70 | $786.4717 | $786.48 | $786.50 | $786.50 | |