| 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 | $164.62 | 4.484% | $172.0016 | $172.00 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.40 | 12.304% | $134.091 | $134.09 | $134.10 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.75 | 4.837% | $17.5602 | $17.56 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.44 | 7.475% | $144.4894 | $144.49 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.91 | 4.481% | $151.4034 | $151.40 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.87 | 10.786% | $40.8468 | $40.85 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.79 | 8.526% | $78.9961 | $79.00 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $689.78 | $739.3885 | $739.39 | $739.40 | $739.40 | |