| 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 | $148.71 | 8.299% | $161.0514 | $161.05 | $161.05 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.41 | 13.164% | $85.337 | $85.34 | $85.35 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.78 | 12.745% | $70.7813 | $70.78 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.79 | 11.785% | $50.0685 | $50.07 | $50.05 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.43 | 11.537% | $20.5563 | $20.56 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.88 | 5.232% | $141.9369 | $141.94 | $141.95 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.68 | 4.767% | $179.864 | $179.86 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.68 | $709.5954 | $709.60 | $709.60 | $709.70 | |