| 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 | $156.43 | 4.652% | $163.7071 | $163.71 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.45 | 7.789% | $52.2238 | $52.22 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.91 | 13.800% | $40.8656 | $40.87 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.37 | 8.616% | $11.2635 | $11.26 | $11.25 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.27 | 8.218% | $105.2636 | $105.26 | $105.25 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.48 | 5.386% | $19.4753 | $19.48 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.38 | 10.227% | $162.4526 | $162.45 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $514.29 | $555.2515 | $555.25 | $555.20 | $555.40 | |