| 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 | $163.85 | 4.326% | $170.9382 | $170.94 | $170.95 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.56 | 8.200% | $86.0839 | $86.08 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.74 | 6.850% | $85.2022 | $85.20 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.32 | 12.201% | $37.3854 | $37.39 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.61 | 8.149% | $20.1265 | $20.13 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.54 | 5.577% | $40.6894 | $40.69 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.41 | 5.547% | $180.9181 | $180.92 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $585.03 | $621.3437 | $621.35 | $621.40 | $621.30 | |