| 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 | $161.81 | 6.525% | $172.3681 | $172.37 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.39 | 8.119% | $56.6435 | $56.64 | $56.65 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.47 | 3.591% | $126.8679 | $126.87 | $126.85 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.35 | 9.166% | $9.1154 | $9.12 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.60 | 3.653% | $170.6128 | $170.61 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.48 | 6.811% | $13.33 | $13.33 | $13.35 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.58 | 7.551% | $155.4972 | $155.50 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.68 | $704.4349 | $704.44 | $704.40 | $704.40 | |