| 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 | $162.42 | 6.607% | $173.1511 | $173.15 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.53 | 4.771% | $62.3702 | $62.37 | $62.35 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.40 | 8.446% | $34.052 | $34.05 | $34.05 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.80 | 6.871% | $175.0547 | $175.05 | $175.05 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.90 | 11.347% | $22.1581 | $22.16 | $22.15 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.68 | 7.588% | $36.2356 | $36.24 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.48 | 13.261% | $88.8872 | $88.89 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.21 | $591.9089 | $591.91 | $591.90 | $592.10 | |