| 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 | $171.86 | 5.664% | $181.5942 | $181.59 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.45 | 7.835% | $71.6564 | $71.66 | $71.65 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.75 | 3.816% | $95.2512 | $95.25 | $95.25 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.51 | 11.158% | $129.5102 | $129.51 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.36 | 5.251% | $108.7874 | $108.79 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.80 | 11.534% | $76.7354 | $76.74 | $76.75 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.69 | 6.797% | $21.0283 | $21.03 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.42 | $684.5631 | $684.57 | $684.60 | $684.60 | |