| 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 | $160.87 | 5.307% | $169.4074 | $169.41 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.33 | 7.837% | $44.569 | $44.57 | $44.55 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.87 | 6.461% | $56.2859 | $56.29 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.36 | 8.868% | $75.5108 | $75.51 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.74 | 3.805% | $53.7087 | $53.71 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.34 | 6.188% | $199.9945 | $199.99 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.84 | 6.451% | $130.7644 | $130.76 | $130.75 | $130.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.35 | $730.2407 | $730.24 | $730.20 | $730.30 | |