| 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 | $155.25 | 11.195% | $172.6302 | $172.63 | $172.65 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.64 | 5.479% | $209.5235 | $209.52 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.99 | 6.614% | $10.6507 | $10.65 | $10.65 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.39 | 3.465% | $146.2892 | $146.29 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.83 | 3.793% | $169.0061 | $169.01 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.29 | 9.700% | $13.4821 | $13.48 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.45 | 4.322% | $17.161 | $17.16 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $696.84 | $738.7428 | $738.74 | $738.75 | $738.80 | |