| 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 | $160.98 | 7.594% | $173.2048 | $173.20 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.36 | 13.455% | $69.616 | $69.62 | $69.60 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.99 | 13.409% | $205.2589 | $205.26 | $205.25 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.71 | 11.504% | $53.1986 | $53.20 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.82 | 9.515% | $87.4149 | $87.41 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.31 | 10.530% | $53.397 | $53.40 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.54 | 10.637% | $110.1281 | $110.13 | $110.15 | $110.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $678.71 | $752.2183 | $752.22 | $752.20 | $752.20 | |