| 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 | $158.68 | 8.580% | $172.2947 | $172.29 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.97 | 6.839% | $85.4391 | $85.44 | $85.45 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.74 | 6.519% | $17.8313 | $17.83 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.52 | 4.221% | $104.7629 | $104.76 | $104.75 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.37 | 10.640% | $163.0502 | $163.05 | $163.05 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.95 | 4.194% | $19.7448 | $19.74 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.47 | 7.563% | $140.3374 | $140.34 | $140.35 | $140.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $652.70 | $703.4604 | $703.45 | $703.50 | $703.40 | |