| 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 | $160.99 | 8.593% | $174.8239 | $174.82 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.32 | 5.252% | $146.6371 | $146.64 | $146.65 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.81 | 10.157% | $39.4472 | $39.45 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.38 | 11.496% | $31.6426 | $31.64 | $31.65 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.80 | 7.215% | $214.2156 | $214.22 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.54 | 8.636% | $79.8909 | $79.89 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.82 | 8.158% | $76.5975 | $76.60 | $76.60 | $76.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $708.66 | $763.2548 | $763.26 | $763.25 | $763.10 | |