| 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 | $155.44 | 9.204% | $169.7467 | $169.75 | $169.75 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.71 | 4.616% | $143.0205 | $143.02 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.64 | 11.315% | $88.6513 | $88.65 | $88.65 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.26 | 13.506% | $17.321 | $17.32 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.79 | 12.268% | $9.8684 | $9.87 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.87 | 11.582% | $55.6459 | $55.65 | $55.65 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.81 | 13.281% | $237.6749 | $237.67 | $237.65 | $237.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.52 | $721.9287 | $721.93 | $721.85 | $721.90 | |