| 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 | $160.35 | 8.725% | $174.3405 | $174.34 | $174.35 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.34 | 8.320% | $16.6163 | $16.62 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.41 | 7.304% | $181.7837 | $181.78 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.28 | 11.459% | $168.6152 | $168.62 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.53 | 4.170% | $50.5537 | $50.55 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.62 | 13.804% | $7.5338 | $7.53 | $7.55 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.93 | 3.279% | $24.7147 | $24.71 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $575.46 | $624.1579 | $624.15 | $624.15 | $624.10 | |