| 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 | $143.80 | 11.144% | $159.8251 | $159.83 | $159.85 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.81 | 7.614% | $175.2064 | $175.21 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.30 | 9.424% | $75.8308 | $75.83 | $75.85 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.37 | 4.623% | $179.2924 | $179.29 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.39 | 5.352% | $6.732 | $6.73 | $6.75 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.92 | 12.649% | $26.9456 | $26.95 | $26.95 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.39 | 6.577% | $105.9269 | $105.93 | $105.95 | $105.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $676.98 | $729.7592 | $729.77 | $729.85 | $729.60 | |