| 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 | $162.50 | 6.107% | $172.4239 | $172.42 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.71 | 7.478% | $56.6517 | $56.65 | $56.65 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.67 | 13.846% | $78.178 | $78.18 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.77 | 3.841% | $132.6776 | $132.68 | $132.70 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.39 | 12.498% | $115.1867 | $115.19 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.95 | 10.263% | $47.358 | $47.36 | $47.35 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.86 | 6.669% | $20.1178 | $20.12 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $575.85 | $622.5937 | $622.60 | $622.60 | $622.70 | |