| 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 | $158.82 | 6.800% | $169.6198 | $169.62 | $169.60 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.99 | 3.291% | $71.2605 | $71.26 | $71.25 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.47 | 3.266% | $130.6005 | $130.60 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.37 | 8.468% | $64.3975 | $64.40 | $64.40 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.46 | 12.637% | $68.1003 | $68.10 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.47 | 8.512% | $62.3618 | $62.36 | $62.35 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.49 | 9.360% | $6.0039 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.07 | $572.3443 | $572.34 | $572.30 | $572.40 | |