| 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 | $147.54 | 9.272% | $161.2199 | $161.22 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.71 | 9.312% | $82.7601 | $82.76 | $82.75 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.92 | 5.629% | $7.3095 | $7.31 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.30 | 3.689% | $18.9751 | $18.98 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.42 | 12.833% | $156.1834 | $156.18 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.49 | 8.361% | $166.3233 | $166.32 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.36 | 3.148% | $95.2675 | $95.27 | $95.25 | $95.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $632.74 | $688.0388 | $688.04 | $688.00 | $688.10 | |