| 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 | $166.88 | 3.342% | $172.4571 | $172.46 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.53 | 7.222% | $159.2568 | $159.26 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.25 | 5.733% | $75.3348 | $75.33 | $75.35 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.77 | 8.252% | $112.3331 | $112.33 | $112.35 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.25 | 4.448% | $69.1968 | $69.20 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.75 | 6.777% | $115.0522 | $115.05 | $115.05 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.48 | 11.606% | $22.8569 | $22.86 | $22.85 | $22.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $684.91 | $726.4877 | $726.49 | $726.50 | $726.60 | |