| 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 | $162.98 | 4.580% | $170.4445 | $170.44 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.67 | 4.534% | $139.7306 | $139.73 | $139.75 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.56 | 7.615% | $129.7406 | $129.74 | $129.75 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.69 | 10.638% | $82.6355 | $82.64 | $82.65 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.56 | 8.143% | $74.1428 | $74.14 | $74.15 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.41 | 8.263% | $108.7069 | $108.71 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.87 | 6.413% | $17.9519 | $17.95 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $677.74 | $723.3528 | $723.35 | $723.40 | $723.20 | |