| 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 | $150.65 | 13.655% | $171.2213 | $171.22 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.49 | 6.443% | $73.9672 | $73.97 | $73.95 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.45 | 6.867% | $64.6011 | $64.60 | $64.60 | $64.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.57 | 10.784% | $80.3959 | $80.40 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.54 | 11.668% | $131.2546 | $131.25 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.44 | 12.468% | $24.1131 | $24.11 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.69 | 9.362% | $57.6228 | $57.62 | $57.60 | $57.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $544.83 | $603.1760 | $603.17 | $603.10 | $603.20 | |