| 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 | $164.60 | 4.738% | $172.3987 | $172.40 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.90 | 3.148% | $174.217 | $174.22 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.84 | 5.401% | $7.2094 | $7.21 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.80 | 7.217% | $86.6313 | $86.63 | $86.65 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.27 | 13.130% | $163.2127 | $163.21 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.31 | 9.576% | $14.5846 | $14.58 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.94 | 7.129% | $101.7083 | $101.71 | $101.70 | $101.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $673.66 | $719.9620 | $719.96 | $719.95 | $719.90 | |