| 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 | $168.38 | 6.508% | $179.3382 | $179.34 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.97 | 9.654% | $94.2695 | $94.27 | $94.25 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.94 | 11.456% | $137.024 | $137.02 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.95 | 12.601% | $8.9518 | $8.95 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.59 | 9.187% | $160.0572 | $160.06 | $160.05 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.66 | 8.280% | $143.6442 | $143.64 | $143.65 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.73 | 12.392% | $6.4401 | $6.44 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $670.22 | $729.7250 | $729.72 | $729.70 | $729.70 | |