| 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 | $161.86 | 5.697% | $171.0812 | $171.08 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.39 | 12.658% | $139.0087 | $139.01 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.36 | 4.475% | $39.0319 | $39.03 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.65 | 10.721% | $68.2595 | $68.26 | $68.25 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.91 | 5.307% | $48.3464 | $48.35 | $48.35 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.81 | 3.287% | $98.9593 | $98.96 | $98.95 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.75 | 13.639% | $53.1262 | $53.13 | $53.15 | $53.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $572.73 | $617.8132 | $617.82 | $617.85 | $617.80 | |