| 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 | $164.77 | 4.535% | $172.2423 | $172.24 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.92 | 13.249% | $140.3382 | $140.34 | $140.35 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.47 | 3.236% | $96.4947 | $96.49 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.41 | 13.366% | $44.6775 | $44.68 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.34 | 4.345% | $45.2231 | $45.22 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.99 | 9.176% | $96.064 | $96.06 | $96.05 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.25 | 5.165% | $51.7938 | $51.79 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $602.15 | $646.8336 | $646.82 | $646.85 | $646.80 | |