| 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 | $157.66 | 8.576% | $171.1809 | $171.18 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.94 | 7.648% | $170.0193 | $170.02 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.65 | 9.753% | $159.8552 | $159.86 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.52 | 6.122% | $61.0414 | $61.04 | $61.05 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.65 | 13.125% | $21.0978 | $21.10 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.44 | 13.752% | $94.9147 | $94.91 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.97 | 4.438% | $51.1433 | $51.14 | $51.15 | $51.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $669.83 | $729.2526 | $729.25 | $729.25 | $729.20 | |