| 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 | $170.84 | 9.825% | $187.625 | $187.63 | $187.65 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.97 | 10.575% | $129.3396 | $129.34 | $129.35 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.50 | 13.376% | $79.9301 | $79.93 | $79.95 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.37 | 8.189% | $154.0287 | $154.03 | $154.05 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.89 | 9.621% | $30.5733 | $30.57 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.63 | 7.113% | $43.52 | $43.52 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.26 | 3.808% | $35.5646 | $35.56 | $35.55 | $35.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $603.46 | $660.5813 | $660.58 | $660.60 | $660.50 | |