| 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 | $156.76 | 8.566% | $170.1881 | $170.19 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.89 | 3.657% | $186.4686 | $186.47 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.67 | 12.151% | $42.2473 | $42.25 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.62 | 8.273% | $9.3331 | $9.33 | $9.35 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.39 | 8.109% | $85.8277 | $85.83 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.87 | 4.564% | $17.6399 | $17.64 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.48 | 5.858% | $142.3578 | $142.36 | $142.35 | $142.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $613.68 | $654.0625 | $654.07 | $654.10 | $654.00 | |