| 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 | $160.80 | 6.466% | $171.1973 | $171.20 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.78 | 4.871% | $18.6461 | $18.65 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.25 | 13.474% | $139.8567 | $139.86 | $139.85 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.32 | 13.205% | $10.5507 | $10.55 | $10.55 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.44 | 5.862% | $31.1658 | $31.17 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.54 | 10.284% | $259.7629 | $259.76 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.44 | 6.599% | $58.0325 | $58.03 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $630.57 | $689.2120 | $689.22 | $689.20 | $689.30 | |