| 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 | $155.31 | 5.210% | $163.4017 | $163.40 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.29 | 11.462% | $109.556 | $109.56 | $109.55 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.42 | 7.117% | $56.1507 | $56.15 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.54 | 7.805% | $24.2992 | $24.30 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.29 | 10.417% | $160.4249 | $160.42 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.77 | 11.352% | $28.6954 | $28.70 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.68 | 8.214% | $79.7321 | $79.73 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $573.30 | $622.2600 | $622.26 | $622.25 | $622.30 | |