| 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 | $147.43 | 9.478% | $161.4034 | $161.40 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.34 | 8.171% | $170.1963 | $170.20 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.88 | 7.565% | $86.9986 | $87.00 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.71 | 4.649% | $18.5333 | $18.53 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.64 | 9.682% | $39.0907 | $39.09 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.73 | 9.225% | $13.9043 | $13.90 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.54 | 13.709% | $250.7738 | $250.77 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $672.27 | $740.9004 | $740.89 | $740.90 | $740.90 | |