| 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 | $160.58 | 8.216% | $173.7733 | $173.77 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.61 | 6.259% | $41.0266 | $41.03 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.81 | 7.510% | $234.1675 | $234.17 | $234.15 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.53 | 4.645% | $60.2023 | $60.20 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.71 | 3.851% | $6.9684 | $6.97 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.55 | 9.477% | $44.3929 | $44.39 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.91 | 13.165% | $158.3292 | $158.33 | $158.35 | $158.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $661.70 | $718.8602 | $718.86 | $718.85 | $718.90 | |