| 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 | $158.35 | 7.212% | $169.7702 | $169.77 | $169.75 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.43 | 10.367% | $62.2801 | $62.28 | $62.30 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.46 | 12.819% | $29.8519 | $29.85 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.48 | 4.425% | $141.475 | $141.48 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.30 | 4.652% | $16.0118 | $16.01 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.87 | 7.610% | $139.7531 | $139.75 | $139.75 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.60 | 3.487% | $129.9797 | $129.98 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $647.49 | $689.1218 | $689.12 | $689.15 | $689.30 | |