| 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 | $163.25 | 5.838% | $172.7805 | $172.78 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.86 | 9.864% | $22.9176 | $22.92 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.59 | 11.328% | $59.6607 | $59.66 | $59.65 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.30 | 7.460% | $14.2922 | $14.29 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.30 | 4.489% | $183.1692 | $183.17 | $183.15 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.99 | 7.523% | $138.6939 | $138.69 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.95 | 9.848% | $7.6344 | $7.63 | $7.65 | $7.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $562.24 | $599.1485 | $599.14 | $599.15 | $599.20 | |