| 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 | $162.50 | 5.750% | $171.8438 | $171.84 | $171.85 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.60 | 12.153% | $6.2806 | $6.28 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.39 | 11.400% | $139.6845 | $139.68 | $139.70 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.46 | 4.201% | $46.3278 | $46.33 | $46.35 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.42 | 11.273% | $42.7511 | $42.75 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.87 | 13.675% | $186.2792 | $186.28 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.54 | 6.680% | $57.1165 | $57.12 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $593.78 | $650.2835 | $650.28 | $650.35 | $650.30 | |