| 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 | 5.225% | $167.5708 | $167.57 | $167.55 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.98 | 7.735% | $45.2272 | $45.23 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.57 | 4.830% | $58.254 | $58.25 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.70 | 6.550% | $29.5144 | $29.51 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.99 | 11.732% | $26.8045 | $26.80 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.87 | 11.511% | $37.7688 | $37.77 | $37.75 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.40 | 11.533% | $260.318 | $260.32 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $575.76 | $625.4577 | $625.45 | $625.40 | $625.50 | |