| 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 | $162.99 | 4.326% | $170.0409 | $170.04 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.94 | 12.347% | $49.3653 | $49.37 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.75 | 6.450% | $7.1854 | $7.19 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.73 | 5.143% | $130.0934 | $130.09 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.60 | 7.838% | $132.2094 | $132.21 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.89 | 13.279% | $55.3821 | $55.38 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.58 | 8.326% | $56.9578 | $56.96 | $56.95 | $57.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $561.48 | $601.2343 | $601.24 | $601.25 | $601.30 | |