| 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 | $151.35 | 13.831% | $172.2832 | $172.28 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.48 | 6.374% | $9.0205 | $9.02 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.97 | 4.353% | $7.2734 | $7.27 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.52 | 7.577% | $269.5019 | $269.50 | $269.50 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.93 | 8.505% | $113.8543 | $113.85 | $113.85 | $113.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.49 | 8.756% | $85.3626 | $85.36 | $85.35 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.68 | 3.486% | $31.7495 | $31.75 | $31.75 | $31.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $631.42 | $689.0454 | $689.03 | $689.00 | $689.10 | |