| 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 | $157.41 | 8.265% | $170.4199 | $170.42 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.55 | 5.208% | $35.2973 | $35.30 | $35.30 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.49 | 11.680% | $199.3376 | $199.34 | $199.35 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.30 | 10.160% | $103.8809 | $103.88 | $103.90 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.93 | 11.105% | $45.4753 | $45.48 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.57 | 11.791% | $65.476 | $65.48 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.30 | 9.874% | $16.8107 | $16.81 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.55 | $636.6977 | $636.71 | $636.75 | $636.70 | |