| 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 | $159.92 | 7.731% | $172.2834 | $172.28 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.71 | 13.690% | $36.0511 | $36.05 | $36.05 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.48 | 6.218% | $45.1214 | $45.12 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.71 | 12.305% | $26.6275 | $26.63 | $26.65 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.55 | 5.504% | $109.2494 | $109.25 | $109.25 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.97 | 11.427% | $89.1082 | $89.11 | $89.10 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.41 | 12.656% | $157.0537 | $157.05 | $157.05 | $157.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $580.75 | $635.4947 | $635.49 | $635.50 | $635.50 | |