| 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 | $161.63 | 6.499% | $172.1343 | $172.13 | $172.15 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.63 | 8.112% | $108.7931 | $108.79 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.35 | 10.632% | $99.956 | $99.96 | $99.95 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.62 | 12.251% | $13.0436 | $13.04 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.94 | 5.707% | $74.9885 | $74.99 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.26 | 3.820% | $49.0653 | $49.07 | $49.05 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.61 | 12.263% | $71.4105 | $71.41 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $546.04 | $589.3913 | $589.39 | $589.40 | $589.40 | |