| 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 | $156.90 | 7.214% | $168.2188 | $168.22 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.55 | 12.872% | $7.3931 | $7.39 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.26 | 7.251% | $174.0255 | $174.03 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.40 | 7.349% | $70.2062 | $70.21 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.47 | 10.357% | $82.1829 | $82.18 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.54 | 10.161% | $157.0235 | $157.02 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.62 | 8.376% | $23.4309 | $23.43 | $23.45 | $23.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $629.74 | $682.4809 | $682.48 | $682.50 | $682.40 | |