| 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 | $158.79 | 8.692% | $172.592 | $172.59 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.31 | 13.582% | $8.3028 | $8.30 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.55 | 9.225% | $15.8922 | $15.89 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.75 | 9.457% | $186.8978 | $186.90 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.49 | 4.744% | $261.3258 | $261.33 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.90 | 3.589% | $45.4756 | $45.48 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.62 | 7.278% | $84.342 | $84.34 | $84.35 | $84.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.41 | $774.8282 | $774.83 | $774.90 | $774.80 | |