| 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 | $165.34 | 4.235% | $172.3421 | $172.34 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.27 | 7.788% | $161.973 | $161.97 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.38 | 13.431% | $8.3712 | $8.37 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.72 | 13.397% | $39.3714 | $39.37 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.57 | 12.357% | $80.4139 | $80.41 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.81 | 7.678% | $34.2524 | $34.25 | $34.25 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.76 | 8.537% | $198.3622 | $198.36 | $198.35 | $198.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $643.85 | $695.0862 | $695.07 | $695.00 | $695.20 | |