| 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 | $152.60 | 12.419% | $171.5514 | $171.55 | $171.55 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.60 | 6.431% | $9.1531 | $9.15 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.50 | 3.705% | $190.2987 | $190.30 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.96 | 4.680% | $7.2857 | $7.29 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.50 | 6.256% | $58.9721 | $58.97 | $58.95 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.98 | 9.638% | $268.5912 | $268.59 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.74 | 7.551% | $18.004 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.88 | $723.8562 | $723.85 | $723.85 | $724.00 | |