| 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 | $158.74 | 7.368% | $170.436 | $170.44 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.27 | 13.759% | $175.496 | $175.50 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.84 | 3.557% | $72.3242 | $72.32 | $72.30 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.25 | 9.404% | $180.7901 | $180.79 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.75 | 4.453% | $11.2287 | $11.23 | $11.25 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.40 | 6.545% | $142.131 | $142.13 | $142.15 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.32 | 8.220% | $217.8685 | $217.87 | $217.85 | $217.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.57 | $970.2745 | $970.28 | $970.30 | $970.20 | |