| 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 | $161.25 | 6.308% | $171.4217 | $171.42 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.44 | 9.825% | $203.6595 | $203.66 | $203.65 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.69 | 5.250% | $153.3387 | $153.34 | $153.35 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.97 | 6.304% | $40.3636 | $40.36 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.61 | 8.746% | $80.0479 | $80.05 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.90 | 9.307% | $47.9858 | $47.99 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.77 | 9.467% | $45.7244 | $45.72 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $689.63 | $742.5416 | $742.54 | $742.50 | $742.50 | |