| 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 | $163.53 | 5.485% | $172.4996 | $172.50 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.50 | 6.728% | $57.0995 | $57.10 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.34 | 10.105% | $14.688 | $14.69 | $14.70 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.92 | 5.219% | $78.8301 | $78.83 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.75 | 11.115% | $138.616 | $138.62 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.98 | 6.200% | $29.7148 | $29.71 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.27 | 3.519% | $179.3674 | $179.37 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $631.29 | $670.8154 | $670.82 | $670.80 | $670.80 | |