| 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 | $162.30 | 6.501% | $172.8511 | $172.85 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.59 | 7.538% | $66.2327 | $66.23 | $66.25 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.93 | 8.511% | $9.69 | $9.69 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.72 | 3.596% | $132.3128 | $132.31 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.98 | 10.256% | $28.6445 | $28.64 | $28.65 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.68 | 9.187% | $84.8165 | $84.82 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.55 | 7.716% | $43.6788 | $43.68 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $504.75 | $538.2264 | $538.22 | $538.25 | $538.20 | |