| 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 | $154.38 | 6.425% | $164.2989 | $164.30 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.97 | 3.550% | $6.1819 | $6.18 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.42 | 6.320% | $31.2793 | $31.28 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.54 | 13.275% | $42.5234 | $42.52 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.43 | 7.459% | $187.4407 | $187.44 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.63 | 9.583% | $174.9273 | $174.93 | $174.95 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.97 | 9.433% | $31.7027 | $31.70 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $590.34 | $638.3542 | $638.35 | $638.40 | $638.30 | |