| 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 | $155.76 | 9.551% | $170.6366 | $170.64 | $170.65 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.30 | 8.534% | $154.4439 | $154.44 | $154.45 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.61 | 7.820% | $250.8001 | $250.80 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.34 | 6.723% | $16.3713 | $16.37 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.41 | 13.487% | $110.5477 | $110.55 | $110.55 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.69 | 9.535% | $10.6139 | $10.61 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.32 | 9.646% | $5.8332 | $5.83 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.43 | $719.2467 | $719.24 | $719.25 | $719.10 | |