| 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 | $163.54 | 4.695% | $171.2182 | $171.22 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.36 | 3.669% | $50.1343 | $50.13 | $50.15 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.39 | 9.844% | $41.0707 | $41.07 | $41.05 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.52 | 4.444% | $68.4317 | $68.43 | $68.45 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.38 | 8.557% | $13.4394 | $13.44 | $13.45 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.98 | 10.676% | $112.8674 | $112.87 | $112.85 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.94 | 12.326% | $177.4077 | $177.41 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $587.11 | $634.5694 | $634.57 | $634.55 | $634.50 | |