| 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 | $160.77 | 8.294% | $174.1043 | $174.10 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.36 | 8.208% | $51.2473 | $51.25 | $51.25 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.65 | 10.252% | $7.3318 | $7.33 | $7.35 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.28 | 3.579% | $41.7216 | $41.72 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.94 | 10.279% | $173.0719 | $173.07 | $173.05 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.62 | 4.148% | $61.0516 | $61.05 | $61.05 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.52 | 12.836% | $117.9362 | $117.94 | $117.95 | $117.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $575.14 | $626.4647 | $626.46 | $626.45 | $626.40 | |