| 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 | $160.93 | 7.195% | $172.5089 | $172.51 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.58 | 4.218% | $184.0281 | $184.03 | $184.05 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.27 | 12.730% | $72.4516 | $72.45 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.59 | 4.588% | $113.5721 | $113.57 | $113.55 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.47 | 7.319% | $24.1146 | $24.11 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.54 | 7.852% | $57.744 | $57.74 | $57.75 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.90 | 3.225% | $84.5413 | $84.54 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.28 | $708.9606 | $708.95 | $708.95 | $708.90 | |