| 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 | $157.64 | 8.587% | $171.1765 | $171.18 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.80 | 9.484% | $123.498 | $123.50 | $123.50 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.43 | 10.297% | $51.2109 | $51.21 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.88 | 5.546% | $143.4159 | $143.42 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.99 | 5.750% | $28.5419 | $28.54 | $28.55 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.55 | 10.342% | $14.9513 | $14.95 | $14.95 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.74 | 3.681% | $157.3255 | $157.33 | $157.35 | $157.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $645.03 | $690.1200 | $690.13 | $690.15 | $690.10 | |