| 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 | $159.48 | 6.801% | $170.3262 | $170.33 | $170.35 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.43 | 11.812% | $73.1586 | $73.16 | $73.15 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.26 | 3.435% | $79.9139 | $79.91 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.48 | 3.470% | $16.0172 | $16.02 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.31 | 3.746% | $75.0187 | $75.02 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.79 | 12.318% | $155.8862 | $155.89 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.33 | 6.512% | $44.0214 | $44.02 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $570.08 | $614.3422 | $614.35 | $614.30 | $614.30 | |