| 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 | $156.52 | 3.869% | $162.5758 | $162.58 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.98 | 3.742% | $20.7277 | $20.73 | $20.75 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.84 | 8.249% | $224.9847 | $224.98 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.66 | 4.773% | $33.1711 | $33.17 | $33.15 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.43 | 12.231% | $202.4984 | $202.50 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.34 | 5.388% | $21.4359 | $21.44 | $21.45 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.98 | 12.570% | $16.863 | $16.86 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $631.75 | $682.2566 | $682.26 | $682.30 | $682.30 | |