| 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 | $154.27 | 5.488% | $162.7363 | $162.74 | $162.75 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.95 | 9.732% | $48.2272 | $48.23 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.74 | 10.554% | $20.7178 | $20.72 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.80 | 10.617% | $47.3441 | $47.34 | $47.35 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.55 | 4.301% | $112.1757 | $112.18 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.39 | 3.724% | $172.5864 | $172.59 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.60 | 12.388% | $22.028 | $22.03 | $22.05 | $22.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $553.30 | $585.8155 | $585.83 | $585.90 | $585.70 | |