| 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 | $169.38 | 7.303% | $181.7498 | $181.75 | $181.75 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.39 | 7.808% | $129.7901 | $129.79 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.69 | 11.639% | $7.4686 | $7.47 | $7.45 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.54 | 6.246% | $156.7553 | $156.76 | $156.75 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.39 | 5.588% | $19.4176 | $19.42 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.86 | 11.134% | $28.7393 | $28.74 | $28.75 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.28 | 6.123% | $118.0937 | $118.09 | $118.10 | $118.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $599.53 | $642.0144 | $642.02 | $642.00 | $642.00 | |