| 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 | $165.77 | 3.564% | $171.678 | $171.68 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.82 | 12.625% | $41.4685 | $41.47 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.83 | 7.632% | $29.954 | $29.95 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.49 | 8.336% | $105.6168 | $105.62 | $105.60 | $105.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.35 | 11.730% | $121.0595 | $121.06 | $121.05 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.54 | 10.289% | $87.7239 | $87.72 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.51 | 12.104% | $159.7594 | $159.76 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.31 | $717.2601 | $717.26 | $717.20 | $717.40 | |