| 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 | $158.69 | 8.188% | $171.6835 | $171.68 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.87 | 13.424% | $154.1092 | $154.11 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.57 | 7.397% | $41.423 | $41.42 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.79 | 9.404% | $114.6445 | $114.64 | $114.65 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.41 | 9.843% | $8.1394 | $8.14 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.78 | 13.297% | $48.4685 | $48.47 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.28 | 10.207% | $47.6976 | $47.70 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $531.39 | $586.1657 | $586.16 | $586.15 | $586.10 | |