| 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 | $149.34 | 13.718% | $169.8265 | $169.83 | $169.85 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.38 | 12.821% | $9.4544 | $9.45 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.45 | 11.856% | $84.3954 | $84.40 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.71 | 7.255% | $9.3419 | $9.34 | $9.35 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.50 | 6.483% | $111.2747 | $111.27 | $111.25 | $111.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.40 | 11.673% | $194.7577 | $194.76 | $194.75 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.56 | 6.253% | $38.8461 | $38.85 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $557.34 | $617.8967 | $617.90 | $617.90 | $617.90 | |