| 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 | $161.38 | 6.729% | $172.2393 | $172.24 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.61 | 4.341% | $17.331 | $17.33 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.60 | 10.676% | $168.8916 | $168.89 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.32 | 6.373% | $225.8512 | $225.85 | $225.85 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.57 | 3.169% | $51.1409 | $51.14 | $51.15 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.91 | 3.441% | $68.178 | $68.18 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.45 | 8.534% | $152.436 | $152.44 | $152.45 | $152.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.84 | $856.0680 | $856.07 | $856.15 | $856.00 | |