| 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 | $161.26 | 6.387% | $171.5597 | $171.56 | $171.55 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.63 | 11.728% | $85.6172 | $85.62 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.63 | 5.632% | $22.8482 | $22.85 | $22.85 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.37 | 9.661% | $11.3718 | $11.37 | $11.35 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.49 | 9.276% | $16.9269 | $16.93 | $16.95 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.28 | 6.108% | $249.6509 | $249.65 | $249.65 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.36 | 10.657% | $157.5313 | $157.53 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $663.02 | $715.5060 | $715.51 | $715.50 | $715.50 | |