| 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 | $163.89 | 3.771% | $170.0703 | $170.07 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.51 | 3.454% | $65.7036 | $65.70 | $65.70 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.59 | 9.372% | $43.3004 | $43.30 | $43.30 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.32 | 13.346% | $6.03 | $6.03 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.95 | 12.687% | $172.3548 | $172.35 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.33 | 12.187% | $11.5889 | $11.59 | $11.60 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.84 | 10.717% | $159.2553 | $159.26 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $579.43 | $628.3033 | $628.30 | $628.30 | $628.40 | |