| 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 | $162.41 | 5.624% | $171.5439 | $171.54 | $171.55 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.44 | 5.399% | $135.3745 | $135.37 | $135.35 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.73 | 8.180% | $131.6875 | $131.69 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.80 | 3.239% | $62.7693 | $62.77 | $62.75 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.29 | 11.520% | $73.9266 | $73.93 | $73.95 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.55 | 6.375% | $13.3501 | $13.35 | $13.35 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.57 | 7.789% | $52.3531 | $52.35 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $600.79 | $641.0050 | $641.00 | $641.00 | $641.10 | |