| 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 | $159.52 | 6.642% | $170.1153 | $170.12 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.86 | 7.515% | $163.2723 | $163.27 | $163.25 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.32 | 9.830% | $145.3271 | $145.33 | $145.35 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.75 | 5.623% | $15.5794 | $15.58 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.94 | 12.129% | $18.9947 | $18.99 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.61 | 8.870% | $8.285 | $8.29 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.29 | 8.343% | $190.9979 | $191.00 | $191.00 | $191.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.29 | $712.5717 | $712.58 | $712.60 | $712.60 | |