| 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 | $161.47 | 5.145% | $169.7776 | $169.78 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.65 | 12.305% | $45.652 | $45.65 | $45.65 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.29 | 6.437% | $68.4283 | $68.43 | $68.45 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.33 | 6.158% | $14.1509 | $14.15 | $14.15 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.74 | 12.551% | $212.4288 | $212.43 | $212.45 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.70 | 3.768% | $75.4393 | $75.44 | $75.45 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.64 | 13.210% | $57.3295 | $57.33 | $57.35 | $57.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $591.82 | $643.2064 | $643.21 | $643.30 | $643.20 | |