| 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 | $159.39 | 8.308% | $172.6321 | $172.63 | $172.65 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.60 | 4.215% | $68.365 | $68.37 | $68.35 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.83 | 5.401% | $20.901 | $20.90 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.98 | 4.733% | $37.6829 | $37.68 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.41 | 11.195% | $114.9867 | $114.99 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.94 | 9.565% | $28.4212 | $28.42 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.60 | 9.172% | $173.1468 | $173.15 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $568.75 | $616.1357 | $616.14 | $616.15 | $616.10 | |