| 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 | $160.69 | 7.138% | $172.1601 | $172.16 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.67 | 11.425% | $39.7453 | $39.75 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.50 | 6.519% | $38.8794 | $38.88 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.39 | 13.230% | $181.6096 | $181.61 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.82 | 7.313% | $167.2151 | $167.22 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.53 | 13.180% | $31.1585 | $31.16 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.37 | 8.702% | $9.0984 | $9.10 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $584.97 | $639.8664 | $639.88 | $639.85 | $639.90 | |