| 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 | $160.79 | 8.338% | $174.1967 | $174.20 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.39 | 12.270% | $74.5361 | $74.54 | $74.55 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.46 | 7.685% | $26.3398 | $26.34 | $26.35 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.27 | 12.530% | $158.9711 | $158.97 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.59 | 7.516% | $53.3172 | $53.32 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.93 | 11.719% | $43.4922 | $43.49 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.30 | 5.363% | $106.7327 | $106.73 | $106.75 | $106.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $582.73 | $637.5858 | $637.59 | $637.60 | $637.50 | |