| 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 | $158.42 | 8.306% | $171.5784 | $171.58 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.34 | 11.372% | $15.9707 | $15.97 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.45 | 13.571% | $162.9176 | $162.92 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.95 | 6.533% | $140.5703 | $140.57 | $140.55 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.93 | 3.872% | $6.1596 | $6.16 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.94 | 6.666% | $116.2019 | $116.20 | $116.20 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.90 | 10.297% | $31.8758 | $31.88 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $591.93 | $645.2743 | $645.28 | $645.25 | $645.40 | |