| 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 | $162.36 | 5.663% | $171.5544 | $171.55 | $171.55 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.28 | 6.511% | $98.2884 | $98.29 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.32 | 6.295% | $27.9768 | $27.98 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.42 | 13.350% | $44.6826 | $44.68 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.27 | 11.365% | $109.4384 | $109.44 | $109.45 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.99 | 9.741% | $149.2368 | $149.24 | $149.25 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.99 | 5.864% | $57.156 | $57.16 | $57.15 | $57.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $608.63 | $658.3334 | $658.34 | $658.40 | $658.40 | |