| 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 | $159.42 | 7.287% | $171.0369 | $171.04 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.68 | 8.802% | $39.9086 | $39.91 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.77 | 9.844% | $207.3525 | $207.35 | $207.35 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.27 | 5.805% | $14.0403 | $14.04 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.85 | 4.107% | $99.7866 | $99.79 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.73 | 3.541% | $171.5985 | $171.60 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.67 | 8.299% | $25.6344 | $25.63 | $25.65 | $25.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $683.39 | $729.3578 | $729.36 | $729.40 | $729.30 | |