| 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 | $164.35 | 4.327% | $171.4614 | $171.46 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.27 | 5.854% | $76.5007 | $76.50 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.83 | 8.838% | $187.0163 | $187.02 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.67 | 6.620% | $20.9722 | $20.97 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.71 | 12.578% | $76.2266 | $76.23 | $76.25 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.76 | 13.320% | $22.392 | $22.39 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.48 | 9.315% | $112.026 | $112.03 | $112.05 | $112.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $618.07 | $666.5952 | $666.60 | $666.60 | $666.60 | |