| 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 | $170.60 | 6.194% | $181.167 | $181.17 | $181.15 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.51 | 3.758% | $158.2413 | $158.24 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.82 | 13.644% | $125.9403 | $125.94 | $125.95 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.57 | 12.800% | $38.995 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.60 | 8.238% | $26.6265 | $26.63 | $26.65 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.63 | 4.143% | $66.2662 | $66.27 | $66.25 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.93 | 6.315% | $261.4605 | $261.46 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.66 | $858.6968 | $858.71 | $858.70 | $858.70 | |