| 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 | $159.29 | 7.802% | $171.7178 | $171.72 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.69 | 13.549% | $148.3972 | $148.40 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.48 | 10.194% | $95.2958 | $95.30 | $95.30 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.70 | 5.259% | $87.0492 | $87.05 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.44 | 10.312% | $29.1665 | $29.17 | $29.15 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.49 | 5.673% | $109.361 | $109.36 | $109.35 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.77 | 4.767% | $103.4784 | $103.48 | $103.50 | $103.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.86 | $744.4659 | $744.48 | $744.45 | $744.50 | |