| 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 | $161.75 | 4.711% | $169.37 | $169.37 | $169.35 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.99 | 9.607% | $16.4301 | $16.43 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.63 | 11.238% | $173.1197 | $173.12 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.92 | 10.252% | $156.4696 | $156.47 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.38 | 13.196% | $49.1044 | $49.10 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.58 | 11.646% | $39.7236 | $39.72 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.50 | 12.304% | $108.3734 | $108.37 | $108.35 | $108.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.75 | $712.5908 | $712.58 | $712.50 | $712.60 | |