| 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 | $157.51 | 9.528% | $172.5176 | $172.52 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.89 | 9.550% | $66.705 | $66.71 | $66.70 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.40 | 7.682% | $171.6451 | $171.65 | $171.65 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.72 | 3.140% | $73.972 | $73.97 | $73.95 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.36 | 3.798% | $30.4751 | $30.48 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.97 | 12.835% | $98.1326 | $98.13 | $98.15 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.94 | 4.526% | $37.5666 | $37.57 | $37.55 | $37.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $601.79 | $651.0140 | $651.03 | $651.00 | $651.00 | |