| 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 | $157.84 | 5.670% | $166.7895 | $166.79 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.88 | 10.190% | $7.5811 | $7.58 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.85 | 10.690% | $96.1343 | $96.13 | $96.15 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.39 | 7.854% | $31.6983 | $31.70 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.44 | 8.583% | $48.2543 | $48.25 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.58 | 7.437% | $30.7055 | $30.71 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.52 | 8.693% | $242.9506 | $242.95 | $242.95 | $243.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $577.50 | $624.1136 | $624.11 | $624.15 | $624.20 | |