| 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 | $165.71 | 3.865% | $172.1147 | $172.11 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.62 | 6.523% | $21.965 | $21.97 | $21.95 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.56 | 5.728% | $27.0241 | $27.02 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.99 | 3.855% | $46.7244 | $46.72 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.58 | 13.763% | $285.0673 | $285.07 | $285.05 | $285.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.44 | 3.547% | $8.7394 | $8.74 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.65 | 11.634% | $136.9191 | $136.92 | $136.90 | $136.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.55 | $698.5540 | $698.55 | $698.45 | $698.50 | |