| 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 | $163.31 | 4.679% | $170.9513 | $170.95 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.75 | 11.424% | $18.6635 | $18.66 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.58 | 6.775% | $51.8713 | $51.87 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.42 | 7.501% | $66.0271 | $66.03 | $66.05 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.74 | 7.625% | $13.7114 | $13.71 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.92 | 5.789% | $8.3785 | $8.38 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.31 | 7.758% | $81.1525 | $81.15 | $81.15 | $81.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $386.03 | $410.7556 | $410.75 | $410.75 | $410.90 | |