| 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 | $153.77 | 7.575% | $165.4181 | $165.42 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.73 | 6.784% | $117.1741 | $117.17 | $117.15 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.29 | 3.842% | $233.9456 | $233.95 | $233.95 | $233.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.60 | 9.444% | $28.0177 | $28.02 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.39 | 5.379% | $18.3254 | $18.33 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.48 | 9.366% | $107.7036 | $107.70 | $107.70 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.57 | 11.724% | $6.223 | $6.22 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.83 | $676.8075 | $676.81 | $676.75 | $676.70 | |