| 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 | $161.90 | 5.196% | $170.3123 | $170.31 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.44 | 4.842% | $11.9939 | $11.99 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.69 | 5.501% | $227.5551 | $227.56 | $227.55 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.50 | 5.869% | $105.3397 | $105.34 | $105.35 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.61 | 6.719% | $7.0541 | $7.05 | $7.05 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.70 | 11.466% | $74.3478 | $74.35 | $74.35 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.92 | 7.671% | $39.7521 | $39.75 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $598.76 | $636.3550 | $636.35 | $636.35 | $636.40 | |