| 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 | $159.42 | 8.334% | $172.7061 | $172.71 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.90 | 8.669% | $41.1856 | $41.19 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.66 | 9.769% | $89.6374 | $89.64 | $89.65 | $89.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.66 | 3.525% | $16.212 | $16.21 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.52 | 4.713% | $127.2472 | $127.25 | $127.25 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.25 | 13.663% | $58.2523 | $58.25 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.29 | 6.509% | $39.7172 | $39.72 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $504.70 | $544.9578 | $544.97 | $544.95 | $544.90 | |