| 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 | $159.38 | 6.795% | $170.2099 | $170.21 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.74 | 4.365% | $228.288 | $228.29 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.90 | 7.855% | $39.7985 | $39.80 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.28 | 3.646% | $19.9829 | $19.98 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.31 | 7.861% | $32.6927 | $32.69 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.83 | 13.746% | $114.6901 | $114.69 | $114.70 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.27 | 6.784% | $103.8688 | $103.87 | $103.85 | $103.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $662.71 | $709.5309 | $709.53 | $709.55 | $709.60 | |