| 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 | $160.25 | 5.757% | $169.4756 | $169.48 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.63 | 3.417% | $63.7359 | $63.74 | $63.75 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.38 | 4.749% | $90.4822 | $90.48 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.38 | 4.211% | $20.1961 | $20.20 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.56 | 9.521% | $149.5619 | $149.56 | $149.55 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.42 | 4.172% | $148.3618 | $148.36 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.59 | 12.505% | $52.4161 | $52.42 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $653.21 | $694.2296 | $694.24 | $694.25 | $694.30 | |