| 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 | $153.55 | 11.599% | $171.3603 | $171.36 | $171.35 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.50 | 3.233% | $71.7469 | $71.75 | $71.75 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.73 | 8.462% | $20.3149 | $20.31 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.91 | 9.618% | $21.8249 | $21.82 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.95 | 4.116% | $226.9208 | $226.92 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.47 | 3.429% | $108.0523 | $108.05 | $108.05 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.93 | 3.513% | $79.6326 | $79.63 | $79.65 | $79.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $661.04 | $699.8527 | $699.84 | $699.80 | $699.80 | |