| 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 | $158.52 | 6.638% | $169.0426 | $169.04 | $169.05 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.89 | 5.241% | $157.7457 | $157.75 | $157.75 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.61 | 8.559% | $46.257 | $46.26 | $46.25 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.80 | 11.223% | $80.9703 | $80.97 | $80.95 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.53 | 10.311% | $28.1624 | $28.16 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.35 | 9.382% | $63.8244 | $63.82 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.77 | 5.432% | $171.6117 | $171.61 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $670.47 | $717.6141 | $717.61 | $717.55 | $717.60 | |