| 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 | $163.68 | 5.565% | $172.7888 | $172.79 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.78 | 4.639% | $168.2386 | $168.24 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.85 | 10.281% | $31.8161 | $31.82 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.77 | 6.845% | $62.7928 | $62.79 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.34 | 7.627% | $47.7218 | $47.72 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.89 | 9.144% | $106.8411 | $106.84 | $106.85 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.29 | 7.201% | $18.5351 | $18.54 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $571.60 | $608.7343 | $608.74 | $608.75 | $608.60 | |