| 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 | $161.37 | 5.599% | $170.4051 | $170.41 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.48 | 6.425% | $133.5421 | $133.54 | $133.55 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.74 | 13.767% | $39.5227 | $39.52 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.97 | 11.487% | $198.4134 | $198.41 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.49 | 6.460% | $10.1031 | $10.10 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.61 | 9.639% | $46.7172 | $46.72 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.44 | 6.187% | $44.0039 | $44.00 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $593.10 | $642.7075 | $642.70 | $642.65 | $642.60 | |