| 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 | $159.25 | 6.489% | $169.5837 | $169.58 | $169.60 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.34 | 7.306% | $45.4334 | $45.43 | $45.45 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.74 | 3.255% | $109.1818 | $109.18 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.44 | 5.691% | $42.7414 | $42.74 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.31 | 12.296% | $69.9716 | $69.97 | $69.95 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.27 | 13.772% | $36.7142 | $36.71 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.34 | 5.216% | $76.1133 | $76.11 | $76.10 | $76.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $514.69 | $549.7394 | $549.72 | $549.75 | $549.70 | |