| 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 | $162.53 | 5.267% | $171.0905 | $171.09 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.85 | 6.544% | $15.8218 | $15.82 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.61 | 7.794% | $122.4648 | $122.46 | $122.45 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.86 | 12.113% | $163.528 | $163.53 | $163.55 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.39 | 7.125% | $186.8153 | $186.82 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.88 | 11.792% | $19.9884 | $19.99 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.71 | 9.503% | $7.3477 | $7.35 | $7.35 | $7.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.83 | $687.0565 | $687.06 | $687.05 | $687.00 | |