| 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 | $163.27 | 6.500% | $173.8826 | $173.88 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.66 | 6.610% | $8.1663 | $8.17 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.46 | 8.745% | $195.1538 | $195.15 | $195.15 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.45 | 7.549% | $13.3899 | $13.39 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.85 | 12.550% | $194.5427 | $194.54 | $194.55 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.25 | 12.800% | $72.474 | $72.47 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.69 | 11.319% | $34.1638 | $34.16 | $34.15 | $34.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $630.63 | $691.7731 | $691.76 | $691.75 | $691.90 | |