| 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 | $170.42 | 8.257% | $184.4916 | $184.49 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.44 | 5.384% | $6.7867 | $6.79 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.91 | 6.422% | $139.317 | $139.32 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.62 | 11.479% | $14.0686 | $14.07 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.55 | 12.324% | $152.2552 | $152.26 | $152.25 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.36 | 9.315% | $27.7223 | $27.72 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.49 | 11.112% | $161.6568 | $161.66 | $161.65 | $161.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $626.79 | $686.2982 | $686.31 | $686.25 | $686.40 | |