| 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 | $153.74 | 12.703% | $173.2696 | $173.27 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.36 | 4.104% | $5.58 | $5.58 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.88 | 13.275% | $80.2893 | $80.29 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.76 | 9.434% | $38.0393 | $38.04 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.73 | 9.143% | $6.2539 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.55 | 9.147% | $96.6497 | $96.65 | $96.65 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.83 | 9.656% | $139.0767 | $139.08 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $485.85 | $539.1585 | $539.16 | $539.20 | $539.20 | |