| 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 | $162.45 | 5.285% | $171.0355 | $171.04 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.47 | 11.482% | $60.7242 | $60.72 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.54 | 11.640% | $198.2057 | $198.21 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.30 | 3.389% | $8.5813 | $8.58 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.58 | 12.583% | $37.8054 | $37.81 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.26 | 9.232% | $114.9776 | $114.98 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.89 | 9.579% | $13.0289 | $13.03 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $553.49 | $604.3586 | $604.37 | $604.40 | $604.30 | |