| 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 | $159.62 | 4.244% | $166.3943 | $166.39 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.68 | 5.523% | $50.3134 | $50.31 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.36 | 8.325% | $52.386 | $52.39 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.54 | 5.491% | $117.6647 | $117.66 | $117.65 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.36 | 9.804% | $24.5522 | $24.55 | $24.55 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.58 | 3.632% | $13.0369 | $13.04 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.35 | 4.271% | $133.8318 | $133.83 | $133.85 | $133.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $530.49 | $558.1793 | $558.17 | $558.20 | $558.20 | |