| 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 | $161.95 | 5.650% | $171.1002 | $171.10 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.64 | 12.454% | $31.0823 | $31.08 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.89 | 13.818% | $130.7655 | $130.77 | $130.75 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.64 | 9.281% | $68.4536 | $68.45 | $68.45 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.66 | 3.203% | $7.9053 | $7.91 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.52 | 3.292% | $8.8005 | $8.80 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.95 | 5.141% | $181.8414 | $181.84 | $181.85 | $181.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $556.25 | $599.9488 | $599.95 | $599.95 | $600.00 | |