| 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 | $156.89 | 3.504% | $162.3874 | $162.39 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.82 | 12.235% | $53.6708 | $53.67 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.85 | 10.169% | $83.5632 | $83.56 | $83.55 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.65 | 7.688% | $62.0821 | $62.08 | $62.10 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.69 | 10.161% | $21.6907 | $21.69 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.40 | 3.770% | $87.5819 | $87.58 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.62 | 13.455% | $118.6966 | $118.70 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $546.92 | $589.6727 | $589.67 | $589.70 | $589.80 | |