| 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 | $159.95 | 7.314% | $171.6487 | $171.65 | $171.65 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.44 | 12.117% | $123.822 | $123.82 | $123.80 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.65 | 3.454% | $129.99 | $129.99 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.89 | 9.749% | $38.2914 | $38.29 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.33 | 7.722% | $69.2976 | $69.30 | $69.30 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.59 | 4.461% | $137.4602 | $137.46 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.94 | 6.456% | $22.2919 | $22.29 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $647.79 | $692.8018 | $692.80 | $692.80 | $692.80 | |