| 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 | $172.68 | 13.655% | $196.2595 | $196.26 | $196.25 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.99 | 5.747% | $15.8515 | $15.85 | $15.85 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.45 | 7.371% | $193.751 | $193.75 | $193.75 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.94 | 12.464% | $19.0514 | $19.05 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.59 | 6.511% | $12.3446 | $12.34 | $12.35 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.34 | 9.456% | $61.6675 | $61.67 | $61.65 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.28 | 9.206% | $173.9433 | $173.94 | $173.95 | $173.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $612.27 | $672.8688 | $672.86 | $672.85 | $673.00 | |