| 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 | $151.91 | 13.449% | $172.3404 | $172.34 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.25 | 13.206% | $17.2639 | $17.26 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.47 | 8.795% | $26.6221 | $26.62 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.58 | 7.658% | $139.5032 | $139.50 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.98 | 3.800% | $209.6552 | $209.66 | $209.65 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.26 | 3.276% | $112.8394 | $112.84 | $112.85 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.50 | 6.723% | $6.937 | $6.94 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.95 | $685.1612 | $685.16 | $685.15 | $685.10 | |