| 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 | $160.74 | 6.832% | $171.7218 | $171.72 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.83 | 7.250% | $15.9052 | $15.91 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.61 | 5.858% | $78.9807 | $78.98 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.63 | 13.346% | $154.8646 | $154.86 | $154.85 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.61 | 6.660% | $11.3166 | $11.32 | $11.30 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.70 | 11.715% | $17.5393 | $17.54 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.42 | 8.697% | $263.5033 | $263.50 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.54 | $713.8315 | $713.83 | $713.80 | $713.80 | |