| 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 | $162.61 | 10.439% | $179.5849 | $179.58 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.75 | 13.472% | $51.9134 | $51.91 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.74 | 4.325% | $170.8218 | $170.82 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.69 | 8.700% | $54.013 | $54.01 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.58 | 6.870% | $83.9784 | $83.98 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.64 | 9.598% | $155.2346 | $155.23 | $155.25 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.70 | 13.310% | $169.6251 | $169.63 | $169.65 | $169.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.71 | $865.1712 | $865.16 | $865.20 | $865.10 | |