| 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 | $159.39 | 8.718% | $173.2856 | $173.29 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.76 | 5.559% | $165.4743 | $165.47 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.64 | 13.564% | $157.4451 | $157.45 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.75 | 9.112% | $9.5473 | $9.55 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.90 | 3.813% | $170.1495 | $170.15 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.60 | 4.267% | $61.1005 | $61.10 | $61.10 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.49 | 7.473% | $17.7223 | $17.72 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $702.53 | $754.7246 | $754.73 | $754.70 | $754.60 | |