| 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 | $159.79 | 5.332% | $168.31 | $168.31 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.85 | 6.607% | $112.8435 | $112.84 | $112.85 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.45 | 9.605% | $85.9851 | $85.99 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.66 | 12.282% | $11.9693 | $11.97 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.66 | 10.855% | $31.771 | $31.77 | $31.75 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.57 | 12.858% | $148.4873 | $148.49 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.27 | 10.806% | $74.5392 | $74.54 | $74.55 | $74.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $582.25 | $633.9054 | $633.91 | $633.90 | $633.90 | |