| 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 | $160.91 | 7.676% | $173.2615 | $173.26 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.82 | 4.317% | $141.6833 | $141.68 | $141.70 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.87 | 7.536% | $90.1904 | $90.19 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.36 | 10.621% | $102.1696 | $102.17 | $102.15 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.69 | 7.567% | $27.634 | $27.63 | $27.65 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.83 | 9.624% | $97.379 | $97.38 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.92 | 11.619% | $153.9449 | $153.94 | $153.95 | $153.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.40 | $786.2627 | $786.25 | $786.30 | $786.30 | |