| 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 | $156.52 | 7.501% | $168.2606 | $168.26 | $168.25 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.91 | 4.552% | $12.4521 | $12.45 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.98 | 11.723% | $137.3969 | $137.40 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.64 | 6.468% | $67.7562 | $67.76 | $67.75 | $67.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.67 | 8.718% | $76.831 | $76.83 | $76.85 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.66 | 4.219% | $9.0254 | $9.03 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.31 | 7.356% | $62.5993 | $62.60 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $492.69 | $534.3215 | $534.33 | $534.35 | $534.40 | |