| 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 | $166.83 | 3.480% | $172.6357 | $172.64 | $172.65 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.84 | 10.525% | $157.8739 | $157.87 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.92 | 3.595% | $65.182 | $65.18 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.71 | 9.272% | $23.723 | $23.72 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.97 | 12.605% | $179.0082 | $179.01 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.30 | 12.344% | $8.2011 | $8.20 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.52 | 3.494% | $37.796 | $37.80 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $597.09 | $644.4199 | $644.42 | $644.40 | $644.40 | |