| 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 | $162.88 | 5.651% | $172.0843 | $172.08 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.60 | 8.329% | $66.7307 | $66.73 | $66.75 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.60 | 10.840% | $64.9522 | $64.95 | $64.95 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.49 | 8.724% | $14.6669 | $14.67 | $14.65 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.93 | 6.608% | $106.5334 | $106.53 | $106.55 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.47 | 9.589% | $175.8575 | $175.86 | $175.85 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.32 | 7.197% | $86.1006 | $86.10 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $637.29 | $686.9256 | $686.92 | $686.95 | $687.00 | |