| 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 | $115.34 | 13.245% | $130.6168 | $130.62 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.62 | 6.609% | $178.698 | $178.70 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.36 | 6.393% | $161.0364 | $161.04 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.85 | 3.852% | $19.5761 | $19.58 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.64 | 11.247% | $27.4113 | $27.41 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.71 | 5.338% | $42.8831 | $42.88 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.90 | 12.479% | $159.6077 | $159.61 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $660.42 | $719.8294 | $719.84 | $719.85 | $719.80 | |