| 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 | $163.97 | 3.151% | $169.1367 | $169.14 | $169.15 | $169.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.64 | 3.294% | $41.9787 | $41.98 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.38 | 13.839% | $52.7985 | $52.80 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.70 | 12.730% | $26.717 | $26.72 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.56 | 12.204% | $173.4225 | $173.42 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.64 | 6.634% | $189.4246 | $189.42 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.29 | 7.208% | $81.789 | $81.79 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $683.18 | $735.2670 | $735.27 | $735.25 | $735.20 | |