| 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 | $157.99 | 8.796% | $171.8868 | $171.89 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.53 | 7.588% | $65.123 | $65.12 | $65.10 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.38 | 3.308% | $153.2884 | $153.29 | $153.30 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.77 | 10.847% | $32.9992 | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.63 | 6.442% | $165.6557 | $165.66 | $165.65 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.38 | 9.379% | $131.6704 | $131.67 | $131.65 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.37 | 12.647% | $8.3021 | $8.30 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $680.05 | $728.9256 | $728.93 | $728.90 | $729.00 | |