| 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 | $147.93 | 13.246% | $167.5248 | $167.52 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.30 | 7.847% | $145.917 | $145.92 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.97 | 5.566% | $158.3173 | $158.32 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.71 | 8.712% | $108.3967 | $108.40 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.45 | 12.453% | $53.3589 | $53.36 | $53.35 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.64 | 10.117% | $39.2457 | $39.25 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.58 | 5.776% | $21.7687 | $21.77 | $21.75 | $21.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.58 | $694.5291 | $694.54 | $694.45 | $694.50 | |