| 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 | $161.48 | 4.212% | $168.2815 | $168.28 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.51 | 3.371% | $112.1679 | $112.17 | $112.15 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.33 | 10.765% | $173.1589 | $173.16 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.52 | 3.305% | $38.76 | $38.76 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.35 | 8.833% | $125.5389 | $125.54 | $125.55 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.73 | 8.347% | $17.043 | $17.04 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.69 | 3.792% | $73.3706 | $73.37 | $73.35 | $73.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $665.61 | $708.3208 | $708.32 | $708.30 | $708.40 | |