| 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 | $159.41 | 7.501% | $171.3673 | $171.37 | $171.35 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.57 | 12.190% | $78.0506 | $78.05 | $78.05 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.88 | 7.394% | $26.7196 | $26.72 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.33 | 11.303% | $131.7048 | $131.70 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.44 | 5.569% | $50.0819 | $50.08 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.79 | 4.583% | $100.1801 | $100.18 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.78 | 11.221% | $129.8839 | $129.88 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $632.20 | $687.9882 | $687.98 | $688.00 | $688.10 | |