| 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 | $163.70 | 4.549% | $171.1467 | $171.15 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.79 | 6.336% | $62.5149 | $62.51 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.49 | 6.166% | $76.9597 | $76.96 | $76.95 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.73 | 8.556% | $21.4181 | $21.42 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.99 | 8.378% | $242.7559 | $242.76 | $242.75 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.91 | 8.538% | $60.6836 | $60.68 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.36 | 4.672% | $75.7407 | $75.74 | $75.75 | $75.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.97 | $711.2196 | $711.22 | $711.20 | $711.20 | |