| 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 | $153.56 | 6.512% | $163.5598 | $163.56 | $163.55 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.31 | 12.476% | $80.2066 | $80.21 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.64 | 3.613% | $47.289 | $47.29 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.99 | 7.169% | $52.5021 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.32 | 11.331% | $228.5848 | $228.58 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.43 | 3.727% | $33.6387 | $33.64 | $33.65 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.66 | 4.397% | $6.9528 | $6.95 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $563.91 | $612.7338 | $612.73 | $612.75 | $612.80 | |