| 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 | $159.79 | 5.434% | $168.473 | $168.47 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.42 | 5.538% | $50.0461 | $50.05 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.84 | 7.521% | $112.725 | $112.73 | $112.75 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.51 | 6.419% | $19.6982 | $19.70 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.67 | 12.844% | $78.6184 | $78.62 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.72 | 9.669% | $211.3541 | $211.35 | $211.35 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.50 | 11.383% | $43.9963 | $44.00 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $632.45 | $684.9111 | $684.92 | $684.90 | $684.90 | |