| 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 | $154.50 | 5.196% | $162.5278 | $162.53 | $162.55 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.88 | 12.139% | $189.3803 | $189.38 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.40 | 13.659% | $118.66 | $118.66 | $118.65 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.95 | 13.208% | $80.3211 | $80.32 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.39 | 7.645% | $16.5666 | $16.57 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.34 | 10.440% | $68.8483 | $68.85 | $68.85 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.78 | 5.607% | $36.7301 | $36.73 | $36.75 | $36.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $611.24 | $673.0342 | $673.04 | $673.05 | $673.00 | |