| 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 | $165.33 | 5.379% | $174.2231 | $174.22 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.81 | 3.667% | $128.3501 | $128.35 | $128.35 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.99 | 11.135% | $185.5843 | $185.58 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.77 | 6.665% | $69.0869 | $69.09 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.35 | 11.607% | $8.2031 | $8.20 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.39 | 7.588% | $56.3654 | $56.37 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.51 | 13.484% | $6.253 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $586.15 | $628.0659 | $628.06 | $628.05 | $628.20 | |