| 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 | $167.77 | 4.419% | $175.1838 | $175.18 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.27 | 6.399% | $108.8143 | $108.81 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.53 | 8.504% | $41.8066 | $41.81 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.25 | 10.860% | $36.861 | $36.86 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.44 | 13.577% | $70.9175 | $70.92 | $70.90 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.82 | 10.128% | $141.8669 | $141.87 | $141.85 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.43 | 8.791% | $58.127 | $58.13 | $58.15 | $58.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $586.51 | $633.5771 | $633.58 | $633.55 | $633.60 | |