| 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 | $159.62 | 12.552% | $179.6555 | $179.66 | $179.65 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.75 | 3.802% | $19.4629 | $19.46 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.75 | 12.621% | $156.2616 | $156.26 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.72 | 9.715% | $76.4933 | $76.49 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.74 | 5.389% | $156.7556 | $156.76 | $156.75 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.87 | 12.260% | $9.9575 | $9.96 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.95 | 9.197% | $75.2913 | $75.29 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $613.40 | $673.8777 | $673.88 | $673.85 | $674.10 | |