| 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 | $160.75 | 5.479% | $169.5575 | $169.56 | $169.55 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.52 | 4.266% | $70.4004 | $70.40 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.70 | 7.516% | $66.3374 | $66.34 | $66.35 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.50 | 9.810% | $35.6883 | $35.69 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.30 | 3.591% | $34.4958 | $34.50 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.65 | 10.632% | $11.7823 | $11.78 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.56 | 11.534% | $247.1147 | $247.11 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $587.98 | $635.3764 | $635.38 | $635.40 | $635.40 | |